Tag: palestine
Gaza ‘s Cry; Unprecedented Hunger Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Explore the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as revealed by the IPC report, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire. Delve into the catastrophic levels of hunger, the risks faced by vulnerable populations, and the call for immediate international intervention.
Gaza City Desolate Amidst Fragile Truce: UN Report
As hopes flicker for an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza City appears as a haunting "ghost town," according to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). Humanitarian aid has finally reached shelters in northern Gaza, marking a crucial development since the eruption of war last month. Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, described the city as deserted, with visible impacts of heavy airstrikes and shelling creating challenges for aid deliveries.
UN Unveils Comprehensive 10-Point Plan to Alleviate Gaza Crisis
The UN aid coordination office OCHA, has presented a 10-point plan aimed at curbing the devastation in Gaza. The initiative, unveiled more than five weeks after the tragic events initiated by Hamas, focuses on a substantial increase in aid delivery to the war-torn enclave. Key elements include calls for humanitarian ceasefires, the release of hostages from the October 7 terror attacks, and the expansion of aid convoys into Gaza.
Soaring Poverty and Economic Decline in Palestine If War Persists
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and ESCWA release a rapid assessment predicting a 34% rise in poverty and an 8.4% drop in GDP if the Gaza war persists for a second month. The report highlights the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire, emphasizing the devastating socio-economic consequences, with projections pointing to a potential 45% increase in poverty and a decline in the Human Development Index. The assessment sheds light on the long-lasting effects on development and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Gaza: Children’s Lives at Risk under Bombardment
Amid ongoing Israeli bombardment, Gaza has tragically become a "graveyard" for children. UN humanitarian agencies report that thousands of children have lost their lives, and more than a million people are facing critical shortages of essential supplies, leaving a lifetime of trauma in their wake.
Emergency Special Sessions at the UN: What Are They?
In a recent gathering of the UN's 193 Member States to address the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis, the rarely convened General Assembly emergency special session took centre stage. But what exactly is an emergency special session, and why does it hold significance?
