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Publish date30 Jun 2024 - 12:32
Story Code : 640969

UNRWA warns against ‘unbearable’ living conditions in Gaza Strip

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has warned against the ‘unbearable’ and ‘extremely dire’ living conditions the Palestinians are enduring in the besieged Gaza Strip.
UNRWA warns against ‘unbearable’ living conditions in Gaza Strip
Speaking during an online press briefing, Louise Wateridge, a spokesperson for UNRWA, lamented: “It’s really unbearable. Today, it has to be the worst it’s ever been. I don’t doubt that tomorrow again will be the worst it’s ever been”.

Expressing shock at the devastation in Khan Younes, Wateridge, who spent four weeks outside Gaza before her return, said: “The buildings are skeletons, if at all. Everything is rubble.”

“Gazans are forced to live in bombed-out buildings or camp next to giant piles of trash,” she added.

Despite the severe damage, people have returned to these structures, living amidst collapsed walls and makeshift coverings to shield themselves from the elements.

Israel has proceeded with its genocidal offensive on the war-torn Strip in complete disregard of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which ordered Israel in a legally binding decision to halt its military offensive in Rafah, which may violate its obligations under the Genocide Convention.

The regime forces have killed at least 37,834 Palestinians and injuring over 86,858 others during nearly nine months of devastating war on Gaza since October 7.
https://taghribnews.com/vdcd9z09nyt0on6.em2y.html
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