A UNICEF spokesperson revealed on Friday that despite initial hope following a UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the situation has worsened as Israeli bombings persist. The spokesperson expressed that the relief felt upon the resolution's passing has been overshadowed by ongoing violence in the region.
According to the spokesperson, the current state in Gaza is dire, with hostages still held, bombardments ongoing, and aid access restricted. The spokesperson emphasized that conditions have significantly deteriorated since previous visits, noting a rapid decline in nutrition levels and cities that are now unrecognizable due to the conflict.
Describing the situation as continuously worsening, the spokesperson highlighted the plea for basic humanitarian resources from residents in northern Gaza. The urgent need for food, water, and medicine was repeatedly expressed to the spokesperson, with locals questioning why such necessities are lacking when the world is aware of their plight.
The spokesperson's visit to Gaza painted a grim picture of the reality faced by the people in the region, with a plea for immediate assistance to alleviate the escalating humanitarian crisis.
