Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and the West Bank: Rise of Violence and Hunger

Here’s the translation into American English:

Gaza is going through a new chapter of terror and destruction following intense Israeli airstrikes that have left over a hundred dead and more than 200 injured, according to reports from Palestinian medical sources. In just one day, at least 100 people have lost their lives, adding to a tragic toll of 138 reported dead the previous day.

The bombings have been described as a “Judgment Day horror” by Ahmad Mohsen, a resident who has been forced to flee the Al-Amoudi area in northern Gaza. “Ceaseless bombings from warplanes, tanks, navy ships, and helicopters have ravaged our surroundings. We don’t know what happened so suddenly. Everyone is fleeing; there’s nobody left in the area,” he recounted while carrying his belongings.

The situation is further complicated by a UNICEF report documenting the deaths of at least 45 children in the Gaza Strip over the last two days. Maysara Thabe, another witness to the conflict, emphasizes the lack of humanity that prevails: “No one can live in these conditions. We are human beings above all else.” Thabe criticizes the perception that Palestinians are merely “collateral damage.”

Meanwhile, access to humanitarian aid remains blocked. The UN has refused to participate in any plan that does not respect humanitarian principles, denying allegations that Hamas is stealing assistance meant for victims. WHO spokesperson Margaret Harris emphasized the urgent need for health sector assistance.

In the West Bank, the Human Rights Office has urged Israel to end extrajudicial killings and other abuses of force. In recent weeks, several summary executions by Israeli security forces have been reported, creating a climate of fear and violence, exacerbated by recent incidents of attacks on Palestinian civilians.

Globally, the food crisis is reaching alarming levels, with more than 295 million people in 53 countries facing acute food insecurity, and 1.9 million in conditions of catastrophic hunger. The situation is critical in various regions, including Latin America and conflict-affected countries like Gaza, Mali, Sudan, and Yemen.

The outlook is becoming increasingly bleak as the international community watches with concern and, at times, inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis that continues to deepen.

Source: MiMub in Spanish

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