UN agencies urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza, aid access amid dire circumstances
(MENAFN) The leaders of six prominent United Nations agencies have urgently appealed to the global community for immediate action to establish a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, facilitate the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid, and safeguard the lives of civilians affected by the ongoing violence.
In a statement issued on Monday, the heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP, and WHO underscored the dire circumstances in Gaza, where more than 2.1 million residents have endured continuous bombardment and are grappling with critical shortages of essential resources for over a month. The agencies noted that no commercial or humanitarian aid has been permitted to enter the region during this time, leaving crucial supplies such as food, medicine, fuel, and shelter materials stuck at border crossings.
The UN agencies referenced recent statistics revealing that over 1,000 children were either killed or severely wounded in the first week after the latest ceasefire collapsed, representing the highest weekly child casualty rate in Gaza in 2024.
Additionally, the statement pointed out that recent evacuation orders from Israeli forces have resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, many of whom lack safe havens. Since October 2023, the Israeli onslaught has resulted in the deaths of over 408 humanitarian workers, 280 of whom are from UNRWA. The joint statement highlights the pressing need for international intervention to alleviate the suffering of Gaza's civilian population.
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