Friday, September 6, 2024

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is "beyond catastrophic," as reported by the United Nations.

              The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is "beyond catastrophic," as reported by the United Nations. 

The situation is alarming, with over a million Palestinians deprived of food rations and basic necessities like medical supplies. Israel’s 11-month military campaign has resulted in the deaths of more than 15,000 children, a tragic number that demands global attention and action.

The reemergence of polio after 25 years in Gaza underscores the dire conditions. Israel’s destruction of infrastructure—sewage, water, electricity—has created a breeding ground for disease. Humanitarian aid, including basic hygiene supplies like soap, is barely trickling in, leading to the spread of diseases such as hepatitis A, meningitis, and impetigo. Arwa Damon, founder of the nonprofit INARA, highlights that this lack of assistance exacerbates the suffering of displaced Palestinians, who are left to navigate constant bombings in a "macabre, dark, twisted game" of survival.
The children of Gaza face unimaginable hardships. One 10-year-old, Karam Yassin, speaks to a desire that should be universal: to play, go to school, eat, and live in peace. Instead, he and countless others are trapped in a warzone with little hope for relief.
It is essential for the international community to step up and pressure Israel to allow unimpeded access for humanitarian aid. Without immediate action, the suffering in Gaza will only continue to escalate, with devastating consequences. This has nothing to do with “Israel’s right to defend itself” but giving permission to Israel to commit the most grotesque genocide with our tax dollars.
I implore concerned citizens to call The White House comment line at 202-456-1111 and demand an immediate ceasefire, resumption of food, water, and fuel to Gazans, and an immediate embargo on all weapons to Israel.

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