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UN warns Gaza strikes damaged medical supplies and stresses need to scale up shelter and schooling support
Summary
UN briefing said recent strikes in Gaza reportedly caused civilian casualties and damage to medical supplies and critical infrastructure; partners upgraded nearly 3,000 makeshift shelters and UNICEF delivered more than 600 pallets of educational and recreational supplies ahead of a school year expected in about two weeks.
The United Nations, via spokesperson Farhan, said the deputy special coordinator and resident humanitarian coordinator, Ramiza Alakbarov, "expressed concern over the recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, which reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and damage to critical medical supplies and civilian infrastructure."
Farhan said humanitarians improved nearly 3,000 makeshift shelters in Gaza City and distributed emergency shelter and essential items to about 9,000 households, including kitchen sets, tarpaulins, blankets, mattresses, solar lights and clothing. He added UNICEF had brought more than 600 pallets of recreational kits, school bags and soap, which will be distributed ahead of a school year expected to begin in about two weeks, while noting that additional entry of timber, ropes, solar lights and tools is critical to scale up shelter upgrades.
