UN: “Probably the worst” humanitarian situation since the war in Gaza began

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is “probably the worst since the war” between Israel and Hamas, the UN Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) warned today. “The humanitarian situation is now likely to be the worst since hostilities 18 months ago,” Ocha said, noting that the latest supplies that had been allowed were a month and a half ago, “the biggest break to date”. Israel excluded the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza on March 2, closing all crossing points to the small Palestinian territory, then resumed its military operations in the enclave after two months of ceasefire. Humanitarian aid became Hamas’ first source of revenue in Gaza, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar had justified. “Due to the closure of the crossing points, which was strengthened by the restrictions within the gauze, the lack of supplies forced the authorities to give a bulletin and to […]
Source: News Beast

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