GENEVA (Palestine Foundation Information Center) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that Palestinians in northern Gaza are facing a tragic and unsafe situation in the midst of ongoing Israeli aggression and intensive military attacks, calling for protecting civilians wherever they are.
In a statement on Tuesday, OCHA reported that Israeli authorities continue to deny UN-led efforts to reach people with vital assistance in the Gaza Strip.
“Today, two attempts to reach hospitals in North Gaza governorate were denied. The missions were meant to evacuate patients from the Al-Awda and Indonesian hospitals and to deliver food, water, fuel, hygiene kits and cleaning supplies,” OCHA said.
“Access to Al-Awda Hospital in Jabalya remains extremely limited as the Israeli siege in North Gaza governorate continues. Al-Awda is the only hospital still partially functioning in North Gaza governorate, but it faces critical shortages of fuel and medical supplies,” according to OCHA.
“Meanwhile, the Indonesian Hospital remains out of service. Essential equipment has been destroyed, and the facility lacks water, electricity, hygiene supplies and adequate staff. The UN was finally able to reach the hospital with limited supplies late last month,” OCHA elaborated.
