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Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
UN agencies warn of a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with high civilian casualties, school attacks, and the threat of famine.
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- What are the main concerns raised by UNICEF regarding attacks on schools in Gaza?
- UNICEF reported at least 64 attacks on schools in Gaza last month, with an estimated 128 deaths, many children; nearly half of these attacks occurred in northern Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
- What is the overall impact of the conflict on the humanitarian situation in Gaza?
- The ongoing conflict has resulted in widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, including schools and homes, causing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by high civilian casualties, food shortages, and displacement.
- What is the World Health Organization's assessment of the food security situation in Gaza?
- The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of an imminent famine in northern Gaza due to reduced aid shipments and a 312% increase in food prices since the conflict began; only 58 trucks of aid entered daily in October, compared to 500 before the conflict.
- How has the Israeli government responded to the UN reports on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza?
- The Israeli agency COGAT refuted the WHO's famine warning, claiming that reports are based on inaccurate knowledge and that the IDF is facilitating aid transfer, citing 39,000 trucks of aid entering Gaza in the past two months.
- What are the key findings of the UN Human Rights Office report on civilian casualties in Gaza?
- The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) report found that nearly 70% of the fatalities in Gaza during the first six months of the conflict were women and children, indicating a systematic violation of international humanitarian law by the Israeli military.