The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strong condemnation of Israeli military actions that have resulted in the loss of life and property, specifically targeting their facilities in Gaza. Following an assault on a building housing its staff and their families, as well as destruction of its main warehouse in Deir al-Balah, the UN agency has highlighted the dire impacts on health services in the region.
WHO Denounces Israeli Attacks on Gaza Facilities, Urges for Immediate Protection
WHO Denounces Israeli Attacks on Gaza Facilities, Urges for Immediate Protection
The World Health Organization calls for urgent diplomatic action as its operations falter due to ongoing violence in Gaza.
The WHO's statement reveals the gravity of the situation as airstrikes have endangered lives, leading to chaos and necessary evacuations. The conflict has displaced tens of thousands of residents in southern Gaza with humanitarian conditions deteriorating rapidly.
The WHO's facility in the city of Deir al-Balah was reportedly subjected to three separate attacks, resulting in severe danger for its staff, including families with children, during active conflict. The military intervened during the attacks prompting forced evacuations and involving detention of staff members, raising significant concern for their safety.
UN officials reported alarming malnutrition rates among the populace, with hospitals seeing a rise in malnourished individuals. Those residing in the affected areas have been ordered to evacuate, with many fleeing to the southern regions amid warnings of heightened military actions.
While the WHO has demanded immediate protection for its staff, the organization refrained from attributing direct blame for the attacks but noted a larger pattern of destruction impacting health facilities throughout Gaza. The humanitarian aid landscape has been severely hampered, warning that essential health services for 2.1 million people are now critically compromised.
Local reports indicate the majority of the Gaza region is now under Israeli evacuation orders or military control, leaving civilians confined in increasingly restricted zones. The unfolding conflict began following a significant attack from Hamas on October 7, 2023, which led to drastic military actions by Israel resulting in substantial casualties.
As the situation remains tense, international calls for restraint and diplomatic solutions intensify amid continuing violence and humanitarian crises in the region.
The WHO's facility in the city of Deir al-Balah was reportedly subjected to three separate attacks, resulting in severe danger for its staff, including families with children, during active conflict. The military intervened during the attacks prompting forced evacuations and involving detention of staff members, raising significant concern for their safety.
UN officials reported alarming malnutrition rates among the populace, with hospitals seeing a rise in malnourished individuals. Those residing in the affected areas have been ordered to evacuate, with many fleeing to the southern regions amid warnings of heightened military actions.
While the WHO has demanded immediate protection for its staff, the organization refrained from attributing direct blame for the attacks but noted a larger pattern of destruction impacting health facilities throughout Gaza. The humanitarian aid landscape has been severely hampered, warning that essential health services for 2.1 million people are now critically compromised.
Local reports indicate the majority of the Gaza region is now under Israeli evacuation orders or military control, leaving civilians confined in increasingly restricted zones. The unfolding conflict began following a significant attack from Hamas on October 7, 2023, which led to drastic military actions by Israel resulting in substantial casualties.
As the situation remains tense, international calls for restraint and diplomatic solutions intensify amid continuing violence and humanitarian crises in the region.
