Civilians in north Gaza appeal to save people trapped alive under rubble

“We are receiving urgent pleas about the presence of survivors under the debris of some homes and residential buildings that were demolished by the Israeli occupation (forces) in the Beit Lahia project area in northern Gaza,” said PCDS in a statement.

It urged “international human rights and humanitarian organizations to intervene urgently to allow access for rescue teams and work to save those trapped beneath the rubble.”

It also warned of the continued “international silence regarding the Israeli aggression and arrogance, which could lead to the execution of living citizens trapped under the rubble of their destroyed homes,” which he called a “flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.”

The Civil Defense added, “Citizens in northern Gaza are facing death and Israeli extermination in silence, while the occupation has entirely disrupted our teams’ operations, confiscated their vehicles and equipment, displaced them, and arrested some.”

The agency noted that for the 14th consecutive day, the Israeli army has prevented teams from conducting their operations in northern Gaza.

For his part, World Food Program (WFP) Country Director in Palestine, Matthew Hollingworth raised concerns about food security and famine in the Gaza Strip.

He further warned that 90% of the Northern Gaza population is without food.

“We work with UNRWA to provide assistance in Gaza City,” he said, adding that all humanitarians are concerned about what is happening with UNRWA.

At least 54 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across various areas of the Gaza Strip since dawn Tuesday. Of those, 39 were in northern Gaza, where Israel launched a major air and ground assault about a month ago.