Humanitarian disaster in Gaza 'happening in plain sight': UN
The UN expressed deep concern on Monday regarding the severe situation in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a "really dire" humanitarian disaster occurring in plain sight. UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric emphasized the urgency of the situation, expressing worries about what may unfold in the coming days. He underscored that the crisis is not occurring behind closed doors and called for international assistance.
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- Published Date: 10:15 | 13 November 2023
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The UN on Monday voiced concern over the "really dire" situation in the Gaza Strip, stressing that the humanitarian disaster there is taking place in "plain sight."
"The situation is really, really dire. We're extremely concerned about what may happen over the next few days," Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at his daily press briefing.
"This is not happening behind closed doors. This is happening in plain sight, this humanitarian disaster, and we need all the help that we can get," he said.
Dujarric added that the UN has been taking the initiative to remain side by side with the people of Gaza.
"We're continuing to deliver whatever humanitarian aid we can as safely as possible. This is one of the reasons we have and will continue to push for humanitarian cease-fire," he said.
As the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip entered its 38th day, at least 11,180 Palestinians have been killed, including over 7,700 children and women, and more than 28,200 others have been injured, according to the latest figures by Palestinian authorities.
Thousands of buildings, including hospitals, mosques and churches, have also been damaged or destroyed in Israel's relentless air and ground attacks on the besieged enclave since last month.
The Israeli death toll, meanwhile, is nearly 1,200, according to official figures.