United Nations (UN) Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that they are deeply concerned about what may happen in Gaza in the coming days and said, “The humanitarian disaster in Gaza is not happening behind closed doors, but in front of our eyes.” he said.
Dujarric made a statement regarding the developments in Gaza.
“THE SITUATION IS VERY SERIOUS”
Stating that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held intensive meetings with his counterparts over the weekend, Dujarric said, “The situation is very serious. We are seriously concerned about what may happen in the next few days.” he warned.
“The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is not happening behind closed doors, but in front of our eyes,” Dujarric said. said.
Stating that the UN is insistent on the call for a humanitarian ceasefire, Dujarric said, “This way, we do not have to negotiate for every drop of fuel or the passage of an ambulance.” made his assessment.
CONDEMNED THE SHOOTING OF UNIFIL SOLDIER
Dujarric stated that the UN condemned the injury of a soldier of the United Nations Interim Peace Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), who was serving on the Lebanon-Israel border, as a result of fire opened from an unknown source.
Pointing out that the security of UN personnel and facilities must be ensured, Dujarric reiterated his call to reduce tensions so that the conflict does not spread to a wider region.
BALANCE SHEET IS GETTING HEAVY
While Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip have continued since October 7, the number of Palestinians who lost their lives in the attacks is increasing day by day. In the statement made by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, it was reported that the number of people who lost their lives in the Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip increased to 11 thousand 360, including 4 thousand 609 children and 3 thousand 100 women, and the number of people injured in the attacks reached 28 thousand 200. . In the statement, it was stated that the number of people killed in the attacks of Israeli forces in the West Bank increased to 180 and the number of injured increased to 2,700.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 THOUSAND PEOPLE MISSING AND UNDER RUBBLE
In the statement, it was emphasized that it was difficult to gather information due to communication interruptions, and it was stated that 3,250 people, including 1,700 children, were still missing or under rubble.
It was stated that 6 premature babies and 9 patients died in Şifa Hospital, where fuel ran out. It was stated in the statement that 202 medical personnel and 36 civil defense members lost their lives in the Israeli attacks, and more than 130 personnel were injured.
25 OUT OF 35 HOSPITALS ARE OUT OF SERVICE
In the statement, it was stated that 25 of 35 hospitals and 53 of 72 health facilities in the Gaza Strip were out of service due to running out of fuel or bombardments, and that 60 ambulances were damaged in the attacks and 53 were completely out of service. (AA)
