United Nations: There is no life in Gaza, the situation is horrific and does not forgive

Wateridge was speaking on video from the Jordanian capital, Amman, to the press conference of United Nations agencies in Geneva today, Tuesday.

Witrridge said in one of the aid warehouses there: “There is enough food here for two hundred thousand people for a full month. And enough medications to operate our nine health centers and 38 medical points, that is, to provide care for about 1.6 million people. There are cleaning supplies, blankets for 200,000 families, and educational supplies for 375,000 children – all here are only here.”.

She described the situation as “Horrific and not forgiven”Adding that this supplies could have reached Gaza this afternoon, as it is only three hours away from the Strip.

She pointed out that the UNRWA stores in Gaza are empty, adding that it is “11 weeks have passed. At this stage, all we send is an attempt to repair the damage that has already happened. For many, it is too late.”.

“Where are people supposed to go?”

The UN official talked about the random strikes, as Ma’mani from UNRWA was killed in the bombing of a agency -affiliated school that turned into shelter. Initial reports indicate that seven people were killed in the bombing, including children.

She also pointed to the suffering of colleagues on the ground and from them “My colleague and friend Hussein, who just informed me that he was buried from his family – his aunts, uncles and children – after a raid on Jabalia..

It also reported that with the continued military campaign, the orders of displacement are forced to flee over and over again.

She said: “Yesterday in Khan Yunis, another widespread displacement was issued for an area that now covers 23 percent of the entire Gaza Strip. Where is people supposed to go?”

Wateridge added: “How much does the world need to see more than that in order to move? And what can we say otherwise?”

Unprecedented situation

In turn, Dr. Akheiro Seta, UNRWA, describing the situation in Gaza as “Unprecedented” And that “It gets worse day by day”.

In his presentation of UNRWA’s annual health report, Dr. Sita said that the document “It shows our pride” By continuing to provide health care throughout the region despite the exceptional challenges. He added: “We have provided 8.5 million medical consultations since the war began, and we have never stopped.”.

He also pointed out that the UNRWA health centers in the West Bank are still able to meet the needs of patients, adding that there are two health centers in East Jerusalem who are still working.

Returning to talk about Gaza, the UN official said: “There is no life in Gaza – this is what our employees say. When they ask how are you? They answer I am not fine. One of the employees told me I am thinking about two things only; how do I live, and how do I die.”.

He touched on the repercussions on the health sector and the dedication of medical supplies, adding: “We are the largest presenter of primary health care in Gaza. Without medications, what can we do?”

He said that despite the full aid depots in Jordan, but nothing reaches the needy, a call to the international community: Please, let us bring medications and food to alleviate the suffering of people in Gaza. “.

The situation gets worse

Dr. Rick Biberkorn, representative of the World Health Organization in the occupied Palestinian land, who just returned from a mission in Gaza last week, said at the press conference that the situation is getting worse with every visit.

He added: “Every time you enter Gaza, you think the situation cannot get worse – but it gets worse.”.

He described the status of the health system in Gaza as “Pay to its maximum limits”Where hospitals are bombing and life -saving supplies, adding that there is an acute deficiency in everything including intravenous solutions, antibiotics, insulin, antiseptics, and even basic cleaning materials.

He said that the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, whose surroundings are witnessing military activity and intense hostile actions since May 18, have only 15 people, including patients and employees, were stated, and the electric generator was injured, causing a complete blackout. He added: “They urgently need food and water.”.

He stated that the World Health Organization plans to evacuate patients to Al -Awda Hospital, the only facility that works partially in northern Gaza, and is burdened and suffers from a severe shortage of supplies.

He also reported that a warehouse belonging to the World Health Organization in the Nasser Medical Complex, in the southern Gaza Strip, was exposed to bombing yesterday, Monday, which led to the destruction of 30 percent of vital supplies in that warehouse, according to the hospital director.

Biebercorn spoke about the impact of war on mental health, saying: “The residents of Gaza have suffered from an indescribable shock for 19 months.”Adding: “We are talking about steadfastness, but no one should have this steadfastness and courage just to survive.”.

The UN official called for an immediate ceasefire, unconditional release of the hostages, and an unrestricted humanitarian arrival to enable the United Nations and its partners to do their work.