Gaza: The head of the Network of Civil Society Organizations in Gaza, Amjad Al-Shawwa, warned today of a growing risk of famine in the Strip amid the continued closure of the Rafah crossing by Israeli authorities.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Al-Shawwa emphasized that hundreds of thousands of residents, particularly pregnant women and children, are suffering from severe malnutrition. The ongoing closure has exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation, with essential supplies and aid unable to reach those in desperate need.
Al-Shawwa highlighted the urgent requirement for approximately 300,000 tents to provide shelter for displaced families. He pointed out that the number of aid trucks allowed to enter Gaza daily is limited to fewer than 300, which falls significantly short of the estimated 1,000 trucks necessary to address the basic living and humanitarian needs of the population.
The warning from the Network of Civil Society Organizations underscores the critical situation in Gaza, as the blockade continues to severely impact the lives of its residents, urging immediate international attention and intervention.
