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conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

Deadly Israeli Airstrikes Decimate Palestinian Refugee Camp

Israeli airstrikes on a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza have killed over 80 people, including children, and deepened fears for the safety of hundreds of thousands of civilians seeking refuge in the area. The strikes targeted crowded UN shelters and a hospital, leaving the region with limited medical resources. The Israeli military declined to comment on the attacks. The ongoing conflict has displaced over 1.6 million people, with food and water supplies running low and the risk of starvation increasing. Aid agencies are struggling to provide assistance due to fuel shortages and communication problems. The death toll from the conflict, according to Hamas-run health authorities, has surpassed 12,000, including 5,000 children.

humanitarian-crisis2 years ago

Water Crisis Looms at Gaza's UN Shelters Amid Impending Israeli Offensive

Water has run out at UN shelters in Gaza, leaving half a million residents without access to clean water, as the besieged territory faces an Israeli ground offensive. Overwhelmed doctors are struggling to care for patients, fearing they will die once generators run out of fuel. Israel has cut off the flow of food, medicine, water, and electricity to Gaza, while airstrikes continue to pound neighborhoods. Aid workers are calling for the establishment of an emergency corridor for the transfer of humanitarian aid, but there is no indication that it will be opened soon. The situation is dire, with families rationing dwindling water supplies and resorting to drinking dirty or brackish water, increasing the risk of dehydration and waterborne diseases.