Despite the increase in humanitarian aid deliveries, the rebuilding process in the devastated Palestinian territory will be a lengthy one, according to a UN official in Gaza. Sam Rose, acting director of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) in Gaza, highlighted the extensive needs for individuals, families, and communities to be rebuilt.
Since a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, aid lorries carrying essential supplies have been able to enter Gaza, providing much-needed food, tents, blankets, mattresses, and winter clothing. The ceasefire deal includes a requirement for a specific number of aid lorries to enter Gaza daily over a six-week period.
While the increase in aid deliveries is expected to alleviate some immediate needs, Mr. Rose emphasized that the rehabilitation and rebuilding process in Gaza will be long and challenging, considering the widespread destruction of homes, roads, and infrastructure.
The World Health Organization’s regional director outlined a 60-day plan to address the urgent health needs in Gaza, focusing on repairing hospitals, setting up temporary clinics, and controlling disease outbreaks.
Despite these efforts, the UN humanitarian chief warned that the humanitarian needs in Gaza are immense, with a significant portion of the population facing acute food insecurity, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to essential services.
While aid organizations are working to provide assistance, challenges remain, including access restrictions imposed by the Israeli military and looming bans that could hinder humanitarian operations in Gaza.
La agencia ha despedido nueve empleados que una investigación de la ONU encontró que podrían haber estado involucrados y ha insistido en que está comprometida con la neutralidad.
La ONU ha dicho que Unrwa es insustituible en Gaza mientras que el comisionado general de la agencia, Philippe Lazzarini, ha declarado que sus miles de empleados palestinos en Gaza “se quedarán y cumplirán” si el gobierno israelí aplica las dos leyes, aunque eso “supondría un considerable riesgo personal” para ellos.