Here’s the translation into American English:
The escalating Israeli military operations in Gaza have raised serious alarms among UN humanitarian agencies, warning of an imminent food crisis and an increase in preventable diseases in the region. This Friday, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), made an urgent appeal from Geneva, stating: “We are heading toward a massive famine.” Laerke emphasized that the current humanitarian aid available is clearly insufficient to meet the needs of the population requiring assistance.
The latest report from the Integrated Food Security Classification reveals that an additional 160,000 people are expected to join the 500,000 who are already facing catastrophic food conditions. The OCHA spokesperson stressed that “the entire Gaza Strip needs food” and emphasized that this famine could have been prevented with an adequate supply of food.
In response to this critical situation, the Director of UN Information has urged for expedited approvals for the transportation of supplies to Gaza and highlighted the urgent need to establish safe conditions for the population. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the reporting of 94 suspected cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a potentially severe illness that can cause paralysis. Christian Lindmeier, a WHO spokesperson, pointed out that the necessary treatments are depleted due to restrictions on humanitarian aid entry.
Logistical complications in coordinating relief missions have worsened, as only 53 of the 89 aid attempts made between August 20 and August 26 have been authorized. The situation is intensifying, and there is an urgent need to implement effective measures to restore food distribution and ensure access to health services in Gaza.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
