Why it matters:
The situation in Gaza highlights a profound humanitarian crisis and raises serious challenges regarding human rights and international responsibilities. The silence of the global community and human rights organizations in the face of this crisis has emboldened the Israeli regime to continue its violence and killings against Palestinians.
The big picture:
Gaza is currently facing severe shortages of water and food, widespread destruction of infrastructure, and damage to medical facilities. The blockade of the region, along with a lack of medicine and medical equipment, has severely impacted the daily lives of its residents. According to UNRWA, nearly 1.9 million Palestinians have experienced forced displacement during the year and a half of conflict.
What he's saying:
Michael Fakhri, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, described the situation in Gaza as having reached its worst stage, emphasizing that Israel is preventing humanitarian aid from entering the region, exacerbating the food crisis.
Key points:
- 51,160 Palestinians, including women and children, have been killed during the Gaza conflict.
- 116,730 Palestinians have been injured in the ongoing war.
- Nearly 1.9 million Palestinians have been forcibly displaced over the past year and a half.
- There is a severe lack of water, food, medicine, and medical equipment.
Go deeper:
The silence of the global community and human rights organizations regarding the critical situation in Gaza allows the Israeli regime to continue its killings and destruction. As the humanitarian crisis reaches its peak, the need for immediate and effective action from the international community is more urgent than ever. This situation not only harms millions of Palestinians but also undermines international credibility and responsibilities.
Hamed Shahbazi
