GAZA, (The Palestine Foundation Pakistan)
Nearly 75,000 displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are still sheltering in over 100 UNRWA-run buildings, the UN agency says, adding that many of those buildings are “damaged and overcrowded”
According to UNRWA, humanitarian conditions in these shelters have become extremely dire, with acute shortages of water, food, and basic supplies.
In recent social media remarks, UNRWA also warned of a deteriorating health situation and the spread of diseases due to overcrowding and poor sanitation.
UNRWA affirmed that its teams continue to operate despite limited resources to provide urgent assistance to the displaced.
“UNRWA teams work tirelessly to keep shelters safe and dignified, providing water, sanitation, waste collection, and hygiene support every day.”
UNRWA called on the international community to take immediate action to ensure the protection of civilians and address the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Since the beginning of the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, UNRWA has been grappling with the most severe humanitarian crisis in its history. Its schools and health centers have been transformed into overcrowded shelters, accommodating tens of thousands of displaced individuals amid widespread devastation and a severe breakdown of essential services.
