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Solidarity with Gaza and the Crisis in Jenin: Wednesday Updates

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The World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed the urgent need for permits and unrestricted access for the collection and distribution of food in Gaza, where the humanitarian situation has deteriorated alarmingly. Trucks that have crossed from Israel via the Kerem Shalom crossing are currently in an inspection area, awaiting the necessary authorizations to deliver aid, which hampers an effective response to the food crisis in the region.

Antoine Renard, WFP’s director in Palestine, highlighted the organization’s efforts to transport at least 100 trucks daily with emergency food and other supplies. However, he warned that this will only be feasible if immediate and safe access conditions are guaranteed. Despite projected assistance, Renard emphasized that only some of the essential food needs of the population would be met, in a context where the price of a bag of wheat flour has reached $500, increasing despair among Gazans.

Meanwhile, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has urged the international community to pressure Israel to allow the entry of food and medical supplies into Gaza and to stop the violence affecting children in the region. The Committee stressed that there is no justification for actions that violate international humanitarian law and human rights, including conventions related to child protection.

On the other hand, this Wednesday, Israeli security forces fired upon a diplomatic delegation near the Jenin camp during an official visit from the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although staff from UNRWA present on the scene were unharmed, the head of the agency stated that this incident reflects excessive use of force by Israeli troops in the West Bank. So far, 137 Palestinians have lost their lives in violence related to the occupation this year. Despite the Israeli military’s promise to investigate the incident, concerns remain about how interventions toward unarmed civilians are handled.

Since the start of Operation “Iron Wall” in January 2025, access to Jenin has been nearly impossible, leading to the forced displacement of Palestinians from the camp and a suspension of services by UNRWA.

Additionally, the UN Human Rights Office has called for immediate action to end the apparent collective punishment faced by Palestinians in the West Bank. Following the murder of a pregnant Israeli woman, Israeli forces carried out mass arrests that included physical assaults and land confiscations. The Office has expressed concern that such actions seek to consolidate Israeli presence in the occupied territories.

Finally, in Colombia, violence and threats from illegal armed groups are endangering the existence of the indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The Human Rights Office has warned of the grave situation these ethnic groups face, suffering devastating consequences for their lives, culture, and territory. The state response to this issue has been largely insufficient given the severity of the attacks.

Referrer: MiMub in Spanish

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