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UNRWA warns Gaza is becoming unlivable
UNRWA health chief says Gaza is increasingly unlivable due to Israel's military operations.
In brief
UNRWA health chief says Gaza is increasingly unlivable due to Israel's military operations. UNRWA health chief warns Gaza is becoming increasingly unlivable due to ongoing Israeli military operations and shortages of medical supplies. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
UNRWA health chief warns
Akihiro Seita, UNRWA health department head, says Gaza is becoming increasingly unlivable for humans.
“Gaza is "becoming an increasingly unlivable place for humans"”
One-year ceasefire anniversary
Seita spoke ahead of the one-year mark since Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal took effect on Oct 10.
“The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Oct. 10”
74,000 dead in Gaza
Israeli military operations since October 2023 have killed over 74,000 people in Gaza.
“The Israeli military’s large-scale operations began in October 2023 and have left over 74,000 people dead in Gaza”
70% of Gaza seized
Israel controls about 70% of Gaza, leaving 2 million people in the remaining 30% in tents.
“The Israeli military is believed to have seized control of about 70% of Gaza”
Medical shortages persist
Gaza faces persistent medical supply shortages despite ceasefire, with skin and infectious diseases spreading.
“Gaza faces persistent shortages of medical supplies due to delivery restrictions”
Child malnutrition concerns
Infants who were malnourished before ceasefire show developmental delays in talking and walking.
“Some infants who had been malnourished during that period showed developmental delays in talking and walking”
International focus shift
UNRWA says international community shifted focus to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, leaving Gaza without help.
“The international community’s shift in focus from the Gaza situation to U.S.-Israeli military attacks against Iran”
Gaza peace plan stalled
Israel refuses to withdraw troops, blocking Gaza peace plan under Trump initiative.
“Israel is doubtful and refuses to withdraw its troops from Gaza”
What matters most
UNRWA health chief warns Gaza is becoming increasingly unlivable due to ongoing Israeli military operations and shortages of medical supplies.
