A new report organization of food and agriculture (Fao) And the United Nations Satellite Center (Unosat) reveals that only 8.6% of the land cultivated in Gaza are still accessible, while Only 1.5% of cultivated land is both accessible and in good conditionFrom July 28.
More than 86% of cultivated land is damaged, while 12.4% are in good condition but out of reach, because the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas activists and other armed groups continue.
Famine in progress
This report occurs while Israel’s offensive inside Gaza continues to restrict the distribution of aid – and deaths linked to famine increase.
The local ministry of health reported Five new deaths related to malnutrition in the past 24 hours Wednesday, bringing the Total to nearly 200 deaths related to faminehalf of which are children.
Collaboration of health care
According to the United Nations Coordination Office (Ochha), hospitals are upgraded with many reduced patients to bed on the ground or in the streets.
This mass suffering is due to the lack of beds, medical supplies and equipment. However, emergency medical teams refused again on Tuesday in Gaza.
The World Health Organization (WHO)) also indicated that more than 100 health professionals, such as surgeons and other specialized medical staff, have been prohibited from entering the enclave since March.
Meanwhile, the limited availability of fuel continues to restrict vital operations. The UN has collected around 300,000 liters from the passage to Kerem Shalom in the last two days, but it is much less than what is necessary.
Due to the lack of fuel, the UN Health Partners reports that more than 100 premature babies are in imminent danger.
Renewed travel controls
In addition, the Israeli army renewed two travel orders covering five districts to the governors of Gaza and Khan Younis on Wednesday.
The shelter equipment has not been authorized to enter Gaza since March 2, when Israel has retired from the ceasefire agreement, and the few materials available on the local market are extremely expensive and limited in quantity, which makes them inaccessible to most families.
Commercial products entry
On Tuesday, the Israeli authorities would have authorized the entry of a limited number of trucks carrying commercial products, including rice, sugar and vegetable oil – but the UN is always looking for more clarity on the situation.
Sugar remains one of the most expensive items on the market, a bag of two ounces costs some $ 170. Eggs, poultry and meat have completely disappeared from the markets, forcing families to count on legumes and bread to survive.
During the daily briefing on Wednesday in New York, the deputy spokesman of the UN, Farhan Haq, stressed that “The market aggravation situation highlights the urgent need for the entry of humanitarian aid and large -scale commercial goods – and in a coherent manner. »»
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
