By Elvis Dumba
A devastating humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in the Gaza Strip, where over 66,000 children are suffering from severe malnutrition due to Israel’s continued blockade and restriction of aid.
Since March 2, the Israeli occupation authorities have closed the crossings, preventing food, relief, medical aid, and goods from entering the region.
“We are witnessing a war of extermination against the Palestinian people,” said The Palestine Ambassador to Zimbabwe Tamer Almassri.
“Whoever remains silent about this destruction targeting entire families is an eternal accomplice in one of the most serious crimes recorded in history.”
More than 2.1 million people face a severe water crisis due to the systematic destruction of nearly 70% of the Strip’s water infrastructure.
The death toll from starvation has risen to 57, with warnings of further increases due to the continued blockade according to international humanitarian organisations.
The ongoing Israeli offensive, which began in October 2023, has resulted in 52,567 civilians martyred, mostly children and women with 118,610 others injured
” The numbers are staggering, and the humanitarian crisis is only worsening. The international community must take immediate action to address this crisis and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.” The envoy said.
“The Ambassador’s words serve as a stark reminder of the urgency of the situation. The international community must come together to demand action and provide support to those affected by this devastating crisis.” a local humanitarian anylist Andrew Luke told this publication
The need for humanitarian aid is immense, and the delivery of aid must be facilitated without delay. The international community must work together to ensure the delivery of food, medical aid, and other essential supplies, provide support to affected families and communities, and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict
The situation in Gaza is a humanitarian emergency that requires immediate attention and action. The world can not afford to remain silent in the face of such devastation.
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