# UNRWA warns Gaza is becoming unlivable

> UNRWA health chief says Gaza is increasingly unlivable due to Israel's military operations.
- Title: UNRWA warns Gaza is becoming unlivable · The Japan Times
- Summary: UNRWA health chief says Gaza is increasingly unlivable due to Israel's military operations. UNRWA health chief warns Gaza is becoming increasingly unlivable…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/12/japan/unrwa-health-chief-gaza
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- Published: 2026-10-12T09:00:00+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

UNRWA health chief warns Gaza is becoming increasingly unlivable due to ongoing Israeli military operations and shortages of medical supplies.