UN warns entire population of northern Gaza faces severe risk of death
Summary: The UN's top humanitarian official warned that the entire population of northern Gaza faces a severe risk of death due to ongoing military actions by Israeli forces. Joyce Msuya highlighted the dire conditions, including attacks on hospitals and the detention of health workers.
The World Health Organization's director also expressed alarm over the situation, calling it "catastrophic." He noted that the siege at Kamal Adwan Hospital has ended, but only a few staff remain to care for nearly 200 patients after many were detained.
Both officials emphasized the need to protect healthcare facilities and called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further loss of life and to support Gaza's collapsing healthcare system.
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