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Published on 2024-02-28 17:36:35
Hundreds of people in Gaza City were observed collecting bags of food items on Wednesday (Feb. 26) in the midst of a widespread shortage of supplies in the territory that has been under bombardment for five months. These individuals carried large aid sacks draped over their backs as they navigated through the city’s destroyed streets.
According to U.N. humanitarian coordinator Ramesh Rajasingham, as of Tuesday (Feb. 27), at least 576,000 Gazans, which amounts to one quarter of the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza, are facing the threat of famine, emphasizing the urgent need for food for all residents of the enclave.
Rajasingham also highlighted that one in six children under the age of two in northern Gaza is currently suffering from “acute malnutrition and wasting,” a serious condition in which the body becomes emaciated due to a lack of nutrition.
A month after the International Court of Justice issued a ruling calling for “immediate and effective measures” to protect Palestinians in Gaza from the risk of genocide by ensuring sufficient humanitarian assistance and enabling basic services, NGO Amnesty International has stated that Israel has not taken the necessary steps to comply with the ruling.
The siege imposed by Israel on one of the world’s most densely populated areas has severely impacted food production, distribution, and agriculture in Gaza. In response, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and France collaborated on an operation to drop tons of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, as reported by Egypt’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, negotiations between Israel and Hamas are ongoing regarding a potential deal that would involve the release of some of the approximately 130 hostages held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a temporary de-escalation of the conflict.
The situation in Gaza remains dire as residents continue to struggle with limited access to essential resources. The collective efforts of various countries and organizations are essential in providing crucial aid to the people of Gaza and alleviating the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
In conclusion, the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in Gaza persists, and it is imperative for all parties involved to prioritize the well-being and safety of the residents in the region. The international community must work together to address the challenges and provide the necessary support to ensure the basic needs of the population are met.
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