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Gaza Crisis: UNRWA Sounds Alarm
UNRWA director describes dire humanitarian situation in Gaza; urges respect for civilian areas amidst escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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- What legal action is Israel facing in relation to the conflict?
- Israel faces accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice, following a lawsuit filed by South Africa. The court ordered Israel to halt activities in Rafah, where over a million Palestinians sought refuge before the invasion.
- What is the current humanitarian situation in Gaza according to UNRWA?
- UNRWA Director Scott Anderson described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as critical, warning it could worsen. He urged all parties to respect civilian areas, highlighting that no place in Gaza is safe, including supposedly safe zones.
- How has UNRWA responded to accusations of being too lenient towards Hamas?
- Anderson responded to accusations that UNRWA is too lenient towards Hamas, stating that they take impartiality seriously and act swiftly when employees' links to the group surface. He clarified that they don't have evidence of Hamas member employment and would act if such proof existed.
- What sparked the current escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas?
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated on October 7th, with Hamas launching a cross-border attack resulting in significant casualties and hostages. Israel's subsequent response has led to widespread condemnation and accusations of civilian targeting.
- What are the reported casualties and challenges faced by Palestinians in Gaza?
- Over 40,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since October 7th, according to Gazan health officials, with many more injured. Access to essential resources like food, water, and medicine remains difficult in many parts of the devastated region.