The organization stated that the situation is becoming more complicated.
The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzaroni, said during an emergency meeting that “an immediate ceasefire was a matter of life and death for millions”, accusing Israel of “collective punishment” of Palestinians and the forced displacement of civilians.
Independent.co.uk writes about this.
Philippe Lazzaroni warned that further disruption following the looting of agency warehouses by Palestinians seeking food and other aid would make it impossible to extend UN work in Gaza.
More than 8,300 people have been killed – 66% of them women and children – and tens of thousands injured, according to the latest figures from Gaza's health ministry.
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell notes that more than 3,400 children have died and more than 6,300 have been injured.
“This means that more than 420 children are killed or injured in Gaza every day – a figure that should strike each of us to the core,” she said.
What they say in Israel
Israel will not agree to a cessation of hostilities or fire.
This was stated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sky News reports.
Netanyahu called Hamas barbarians bent on destroying everything Israel holds dear and bringing fear and darkness to a world.
“This is a turning point. A turning point for leaders and countries. It's time for all of us to decide whether we are willing to fight for a future full of hope and promise, or surrender to tyranny and terror,” he said.
Netanyahu clarified that Israel will fight. He also added that Hamas would use human shields and hide in hospital basements, and that the group was preventing civilians from leaving areas that Israel had called on to evacuate.
The head of the Israeli government added that the Bible says that there is a time of peace and a time of war. According to him, the time for war has come.
Let us remind you that on October 7, Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. The militants killed and also kidnapped military and civilians. After this, Israel began regularly shelling the Gaza Strip.
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