US demands action from Israel, says Gaza “conditions are catastrophic”

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The United States has urged Israel to address the dire situation in Gaza, with US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield calling the conditions “catastrophic.”

During a UN Security Council meeting, Thomas-Greenfield explained the need for immediate action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, stressing that efforts must be made to address the suffering of civilians in the region.

Thomas-Greenfield’s appeal also highlighted the importance of securing a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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“Let’s be clear: conditions are catastrophic and will further deteriorate if additional steps are not taken,” said Thomas-Greenfield, stressing that the flow of humanitarian aid through multiple border crossings to Palestinian civilians is desperately needed and must be allowed.”

The envoy added that the US is “concerned by the situation in northern Gaza, including the announcement by Israel of a new evacuation order for several communities.”

“We are particularly concerned that Palestinian civilians have nowhere safe to go,” she said.

“Already, there are devastating reports of the squalid conditions in the humanitarian zone in southern and central Gaza, where more than 1.5 million displaced civilians have fled. These catastrophic conditions were predicted months ago, and yet, have still not been addressed. That must change, and now. We call on Israel to take urgent steps to do so,” Thomas-Greenfield said.

Israel’s ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip has resulted in devastating consequences, with over 41,000 people killed and approximately 97,700 injured since the conflict began last October.

The situation has been exacerbated by a severe blockade, leaving the population struggling with food, water, and medicine shortages.

The conflict started after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, prompting Israel’s military response. Despite the UN Security Council’s call for an immediate ceasefire, the violence has continued, displacing almost the entire population of the Gaza Strip.

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