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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have intensified, with a recent attack on a school in Deir el-Balah killing at least 30 people. The humanitarian crisis worsens as aid access remains severely restricted.
Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, highlighted the need for swift action during a UN Security Council briefing.
The Gaza Ministry of Health announced that there are now more than 39,000 people in the Gaza Strip following the Israeli offensive—attacks. According to the ministry's latest Telegram update, a total of 39,006 people have been killed and 89,818 injured in the ongoing conflict.
The recent escalation of hostilities has resulted in a wave of airstrikes and shelling across Gaza, leaving residential areas heavily damaged and uninhabitable. For families who received evacuation notices, the situation has become a matter of urgent survival.
Lammy expressed confidence in UNRWA's commitment to maintaining “the highest standards of neutrality,” confirming a £21 million ($27 million) contribution to support the agency’s operations.
Authorities predict that untreated wastewater will soon flood the streets, increasing the spread of diseases.
The reinstatement of British funding arrives as UNRWA grapples with severe challenges amid an intensifying regional conflict.
Israeli forces targeted a mosque in central Gaza, resulting in at least two fatalities and wounding 15 others. The attack on the mosque, a place of worship and refuge, has intensified international condemnation.
Oxfam has expressed grave concerns about the health and safety of those forced to move to the beach. "This situation is untenable," said Oxfam's regional director. "We urgently need international assistance to provide the necessary infrastructure and humanitarian aid."
"We are witnessing a humanitarian disaster," said Mahmoud, a local civil defence official. "The scale of destruction is overwhelming, and the needs of the people are immense."
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