At least 82 individuals died in a new wave of Israeli attacks throughout Gaza, as humanitarian work to bring lifesaving relief is still largely frozen, the United Nations said. Though some shipments did make it in, UN agencies say that logistical and security complications have hindered distribution, leaving thousands of Palestinians without food, water, or medical care.
The increasing bombardment has hit heavily populated residential neighborhoods, displacing families and overburdening already exhausted hospitals. Witnesses paint scenes of devastation as emergency responders are unable to work under constant fire, with rescue teams too often unable to reach victims in time.
In spite of international appeals for humanitarian corridors, UN officials report access is still severely limited, and aid convoys cannot make it safely to planned distribution points. “We have the aid, but we can’t deliver it to those who most need it,” a UN spokesperson explained.
World leaders are once again making demands for an immediate ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access. While Gaza’s humanitarian crisis escalates, aid agencies urge that the death toll will grow and civilian suffering will be escalated unless prompt action is taken.
