UNRWA emphasizes that the level of destruction in the Gaza Strip is unparalleled and that the needs of the displaced population surpass their capacities.
Oct 16, 2023
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that their centers in southern Gaza have received approximately 400,000 displaced people, with the agency estimating that there are over one million displaced people in total.
UNRWA emphasized that the level of destruction in the Gaza Strip is unparalleled and that the needs of the displaced population surpass their capacities. Additionally, the agency warned of the severe health risks faced by the people of Gaza, who are forced to consume contaminated water.
It also stated that the power stations ceased to function, leaving people in the darkness since the beginning of the ongoing aggression. These statements from UNRWA coincide with the ongoing bombing campaign that has been continuous for ten days.
Our latest on the situation in the📍#GazaStrip ⬇️
🔺For the fifth consecutive day #Gaza has had no electricity.
🔺People have severely limited access to clean drinking water – serious concerns over the spread of waterborne diseases.https://t.co/pA9v3H6bDQ pic.twitter.com/6WeOqFVEux
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) October 16, 2023
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