Israel and Hamas have resumed fighting after a short ceasefire in January 2024, following a devastating war that started in October 2023, which has resulted in tens of thousands of Palestinian casualties. The humanitarian situation improved briefly during the ceasefire, but conditions worsened significantly after Israel suspended aid. Conversations with UNRWA's Louise Wateridge highlight the challenges aid workers face amid ongoing violence and the implications of halted communication with Israeli authorities on aid delivery, further complicating the already dire situation for Gazans.
The recent ceasefire in Gaza led to temporary humanitarian improvements, but the resumption of fighting has significantly worsened conditions for the Gazan people, with inadequate food and medical supplies.
Wateridge emphasized that the end of communication between UNRWA and the Israeli government is alarming, as it jeopardizes the essential delivery of aid to those in desperate need.
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