In his regular daily briefing, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stressed that the delays in progress, the bottlenecks in the maintenance points and the interference in the process of loading the cross platforms are efforts to collect and distribute supplies to those who need it.
“” It is imperative that the UN and its humanitarian partners are able to provide large -scale aidUsing community mechanisms to reach the most vulnerable, “he said.
Injured while trying to reach food
Recent figures illustrate the extent of the challenge. Between May 27 and August 8, the Rafah Red Cross hospital treated more than 4,500 injured patients-most of the reported injuries suffered during the attempt to reach food distribution sites.
Many were injured in crowd crushing or subjected to theft or violence immediately after receiving critical food aid.
Out of 12 assistance missions requiring coordination with the Israeli authorities on Thursday, five were facilitated without obstacle. Four missions were canceled by the organizers, and three others were hampered and finally fully accomplished – there is in particular the food aid collection of Zikim and Kerem Shalom / Karem Abu Salem Crossings.
The UN spokesperson also underlined an ongoing famine crisis, with an increasing number of deaths, especially in children.
Hospitals find it difficult to deal with the increase in malnutrition cases and many facilities have been short of bed space to treat patients, he said.
No cooking fuel
Energy shortages aggravate the crisis, said Dujarric, noting that cooking gas has not been available on the Gaza markets for five months, while firewood has become more and more unaffordable.
“” More people use the use of waste and wood rackets as alternative fuel sources For cooking, which only allows health and protection risks, and causes environmental risks, “he added.
Protect civilians on the run
He also pointed out that civilians should be protected in the event of extended military operations in Gaza City.
“” The leakage of civilians must be protected and they must satisfy their essential needsAnd they must be able to return voluntarily when the situation allows. And if they choose to stay, they should not be threatened or endanger, “he said.
Mr. Dujarric has also reiterated the long -standing call from the UN to the immediate and unconditional exit of the hostages held in the strip.
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