The situation in the northern Gaza Strip has been described as “apocalyptic” in light of Israel's military offensive against Hamas. According to the UN, Palestinians are “at risk of death due to disease, hunger and violence.” Humanitarian assistance is limited due to the unavailability of necessary supplies and the danger to aid workers.
UN representatives call on all parties to the conflict to ensure the protection of civilians, demand that Israel stop the attack and provide access to humanitarian organizations. Last month, Israel launched a military offensive in northern Gaza, sparking interest from the United States, which is monitoring its ally's moves.
According to the head of the UN development program, the war led to regression in the development of the Gaza Strip for decades, affecting the economy, health and education. Access to humanitarian assistance is becoming more difficult due to restrictions and insecurity, which threatens the lives of many people in the region.
