UN agency warns Gaza ceasefire is ‘urgent’ amid humanitarian crisis
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (Unrwa) has issued a stark warning, emphasising the dire need for a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel’s relentless assault on the besieged enclave stretches into its 15th month.
“Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are crammed into overcrowded schools, seeking refuge,” Unrwa stated on X, adding, “More humanitarian aid must enter Gaza, and a ceasefire is more critical than ever.”
Unrwa facilities in Gaza have frequently been targeted since Israel launched its invasion.
Fifteen months into the war in Gaza, hundreds of thousands continue to live in overcrowded UNRWA schools-turned-shelters. Playgrounds for children are homes for the displaced.
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) January 9, 2025
More humanitarian aid must come into Gaza and a ceasefire is more critical than ever. #CeasefireNow pic.twitter.com/nu08cPfzDx