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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

UNRWA Chief Sounds Alarm: “The Smell of Death is Everywhere in Northern Gaza”

Published on: 23 October, 2024
Archive/Al Jazeera.

Archive/Al Jazeera.

In a poignant plea for urgent action, the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) called for an immediate truce in northern Gaza.

In a powerful social media post on Tuesday, he detailed the devastating impact of three weeks of relentless bombardments by Israeli forces, painting a harrowing picture of the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.

As the conflict intensifies, the UNRWA chief emphasized the overwhelming sense of despair permeating the area, describing a landscape filled with destruction and loss.

The relentless airstrikes have not only decimated infrastructure but also shattered lives, leaving countless families in mourning.

He urged the international community to recognize the urgent need for a ceasefire, highlighting the increasing number of civilian casualties and the critical shortage of essential supplies, including food, water, and medical care.

In his post, he expressed deep concern for the vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, who are bearing the brunt of the violence.

The UNRWA chief’s heartfelt words resonate with the urgency of the situation, as he implored world leaders to take immediate action to halt the bloodshed and provide much-needed humanitarian assistance.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the call for a truce becomes ever more pressing, with lives hanging in the balance amidst the chaos of war.

The UNRWA.