The United Nations has condemned the large number of civilian casualties resulting from recent Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza, where many individuals were killed while waiting for food distribution.
The condemnation comes in the wake of an airstrike that occurred at a food distribution center in the Jabalia refugee camp, claiming the lives of at least 10 people and injuring 40 others.
The airstrike took place amid ongoing military operations by Israel, which aims to root out Hamas fighters in the region.
The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reported that civilians were targeted while waiting for essential food supplies, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza where shortages of food, medicine, and clean water persist.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire.
He emphasized that the use of heavy weaponry in densely populated areas is unconscionable and urged all parties to respect international humanitarian law.
The situation in Gaza has reached critical levels, with local health authorities reporting over 41,000 deaths, primarily among women and children, since the onset of intensified hostilities on October 7.
The ongoing blockade has exacerbated humanitarian conditions, leaving many residents without access to basic necessities. In response to the increasing civilian toll, Guterres called for urgent action from the international community to address the humanitarian crisis and ensure safe passage for aid into affected areas.
As tensions continue to rise, the UN’s condemnation underscores the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict and highlights the devastating impact on innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
