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UN envoy condemns ‘horrifying’ civilian death toll in Gaza
The UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process denounced the rising civilian death toll during Israel’s unrelenting war on Gaza.
“Today, I returned to Gaza and witnessed firsthand the catastrophic impact of the hostilities. The scale of destruction is immense, the humanitarian needs are colossal and soaring, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of this conflict,” Tor Wennesland said in a statement.
“I unequivocally condemn the horrifying civilian death toll in Gaza.”
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed more than 40,786 Palestinians – mostly women and children – and wounded at least 94,224 others, according to local health authorities.
Reiterating his call for a ceasefire, Wennesland said he would continue to engage the warring sides.
“A deal is crucial to saving lives, reducing regional tensions and enabling the UN, in cooperation with the Palestinian Authority, to accelerate efforts to address the pressing needs of Gaza’s population.
“The ongoing conflict has destroyed the lives of countless families. It must stop.”
A woman mourns a relative killed in Israeli bombardment in Deir el-Balah
Polio resurgence caused by Israel’s ‘continuous destruction’ of Gaza: MSF
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says the polio outbreak in Gaza is a consequence of Israel’s continuous destruction of the Strip’s infrastructure and health system.
“The resulting unhygienic and appalling living conditions and the lack of access to vaccination can lead to the spread of the disease,” MSF said in a post on X.
The medical charity is aiding the UN in its large-scale polio vaccination drive.
“The campaign – which targets about 640,000 children under 10 years old – is a positive step but it is still a drop in the ocean in response to the critical medical humanitarian needs,” MSF said.
“The campaign and announcement of military pauses during the vaccination should not divert attention from the relentless violence and impact on delivery of humanitarian aid.”
In Gaza, as the Ministry of Health and the United Nations have launched a large-scale polio vaccination campaign, our teams will be providing logistical and organisational support in five health facilities across Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, and Khan Younis, south Gaza.
— MSF International (@MSF) September 2, 2024
