UN Calls for Protection of Civilians and Infrastructure in Gaza
Summary
The United Nations calls for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza amid Israeli airstrikes, highlighting risks to aid workers and shortages in essential services.
Key Points
- The United Nations calls for protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza as per international humanitarian law.
- Israeli airstrikes have damaged a humanitarian organization's building in Deir al-Balah and affected supply entry through the Kerem Shalom border.
- There is a lack of access to water and sanitation in western Gaza and movement restrictions in northern West Bank and Masafar Yatta.
- UN and World Health Organization have transported food, medicine, and facilitated medical evacuation for patients in Gaza.
