Here’s the translation into American English:
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Several days after the implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza, the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) is facing serious difficulties in getting humanitarian supplies into the region. Adnan Abu Hasna, the organization’s spokesperson, has reported that, despite their crucial role in humanitarian action in Gaza, no aid trucks have been able to cross the borders since the truce was declared.
The situation is alarming, as 6,000 trucks loaded with essential goods, including enough food to feed the entire Gazan population for three months, remain trapped at the gates of the Strip. Despite this standstill, UNRWA staff continue to work on the ground, facing significant obstacles in distributing aid, given that Israel has restricted access.
Although gunfire has ceased, the suffering of the population persists. UNRWA has large quantities of blankets, tents, and medicine that urgently need to be delivered to address the extremely difficult living conditions that prevail. Abu Hasna warned that “any aid not used over a long period will suffer damage,” stressing the need to allow these supplies to enter to prevent a collapse in the humanitarian process.
The agency operates with approximately 12,000 employees in the region, including 8,000 teachers, who are working to reintegrate around 640,000 students who have been out of the education system. Despite restrictions on food delivery, health operations, waste collection, and psychological support continue, with more than ten million medical consultations having been carried out through their clinics.
UNRWA staff estimate that 90% of their facilities have been destroyed or severely damaged, and the deaths of 370 of their colleagues have left a significant mark on their work. However, the inability to distribute food has become the main challenge at this time. According to Abu Hasna, without UNRWA’s support, the humanitarian response would be chaotic and would affect the population’s trust in the entire process.
Despite international support, UNRWA has expressed the urgent need for additional financial backing to maintain its vital operations and prevent further humanitarian crises. This year, contributions from Arab countries have been significantly lower compared to previous years, highlighting the need for renewed commitment. Meanwhile, the international community continues to pressure Israel to allow the delivery of aid and ensure the well-being of the Gazan population.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
