According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, over 65,000 to 75,000 people lack access to essential supplies in north Gaza due to the ongoing siege. This blockade has severely limited humanitarian aid, compounding the challenges faced by civilians during this critical time, including blocking access to vital resources like food, water, and medical care. The situation continues to escalate as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
Sigrid Kaag emphasized the deteriorating situation in Gaza, stating that law and order has broken down and looting has further complicated humanitarian efforts. This has rendered U.N. and aid organizations largely unable to deliver necessities, with many having to grapple with the urgent need for a political solution that allows them to operate effectively and address the dire needs of those suffering in Gaza.
Kaag's plea to the U.N. Security Council highlighted the urgency for access to north Gaza and the reopening of critical cross-border points, such as the Rafah crossing. She noted that while the U.N. has logistical frameworks in place for delivering aid, these efforts cannot proceed without the political will from member states. Her calls for international action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis underline the critical conditions faced by civilians.
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