Gaza humanitarian crisis (2023–present) - Wikipedia
The Gaza Strip is experiencing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the Israel–Hamas war. [1] [2] The crisis includes both an impending famine and a healthcare collapse. At the start of the war, Israel tightened its blockade on the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in significant shortages of fuel, food, medication, water, and essential medical ...
“Gaza is a massive human rights crisis and a humanitarian disaster”
Jan 30, 2024 · Following an attack by Palestinian gunmen in southern Israel on 7 October 2023 and a subsequent Israeli military campaign in Gaza, the Office expanded its monitoring and reporting work, as well as its protection response, to deal with the grave human rights and humanitarian crisis.
Middle East live updates: Biden confirms ceasefire deal reached
1 day ago · Two living Americans are expected to be among the 33 hostages in Gaza released as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal, a senior administration official told reporters Wednesday.. Keith ...
Gaza: ‘Sickening normalisation’ of suffering, amid attacks on …
Dec 13, 2024 · Ongoing military operations by Israeli forces in Gaza continue to cause devastation for civilians trying to escape the fighting, with mounting casualties and a critical lack of humanitarian aid...
Gaza: UN warns of worsening humanitarian disaster as ... - UN News
Aug 19, 2024 · The already catastrophic situation in Gaza is worsening amid repeated waves of displacement, combined with overcrowding, insecurity, crumbling infrastructure, active hostilities and limited...
Drone video shows Gaza destruction after 100 days of war - BBC
Jan 15, 2024 · Gazan officials say more than 50% of housing units in Gaza have been destroyed, left uninhabitable or damaged since the start of the conflict. Almost two million people in the enclave - 85% of...
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza could get far worse, warns UN ... - UN …
Nov 17, 2023 · Fierce hostilities continue across Gaza from the air, sea, and on the ground, the UN’s top humanitarian official told Member States on Friday, reporting that 41,000 houses have now been destroyed...
Gaza Now: Current facts and figures - Gisha
Jan 8, 2024 · Israel continues to try to forcibly displace residents remaining in North Gaza using violent attacks or threats, starvation, and attacks on vital infrastructure, including hospitals.
Damage to Gaza causing new risks to human health and long …
Jun 18, 2024 · The environmental impacts of the war in Gaza are unprecedented, according to a preliminary assessment published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), exposing the community to rapidly growing soil, water and air pollution and risks of irreversible damage to its natural ecosystems.
The United Nations and the crisis in the Middle East
Dec 27, 2024 · Gaza: Authorities in Gaza reported on Monday that more than 45,000 people have been killed in the enclave in the last 14 months, as humanitarians condemned new deadly airstrikes across the war-torn Strip, including on a UN school-turned-shelter.