The United Nations warns of a smear campaign against humanitarian workers in Gaza

In press statements after his visit to Rafah Governorate, the official described the accusations directed against the Palestinians and those providing assistance to them inside the Strip as worrying.

Lazzarini asked the media for support in combating misinformation and inaccuracy, stressing the need to verify the facts.

After 69 days of conflict, the civilian population in the Strip is suffering from despair, hunger and terror, the senior official warned journalists gathered in Geneva.

“In suffering there is no competition. Ultimately, there will be no winner in this war; He added: “The longer it lasts, the greater the loss and the deeper the pain.”

The UNRWA Commissioner reiterated his call to seek a solution through an appropriate and genuine political process to put a final end to the unresolved political conflict that has remained unresolved for decades.

“It is time for this to become a priority. He stressed that peace and stability: this is what the region deserves.

At the same time, he warned of increasing urgent needs for humanitarian aid to avoid worsening an already dangerous situation.

The official described the state of despair experienced by Rafah residents, who stop trucks loaded with supplies and immediately eat what they find “out of complete despair.”

He stressed that “this has nothing to do with transferring aid.”

The Commissioner believes that only a significant increase in humanitarian aid to the enclave will help avoid a feeling of betrayal and abandonment by the international community.

For its part, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned on Thursday of the impact of the heavy rains that fell yesterday on Gaza.

The heavy rains that fell on many areas worsened the conditions of displaced Palestinians.

The spokesman for the Secretary-General (Antonio Guterres), Stephane Dujarric, confirmed today that the United Nations’ ability to receive incoming aid is being severely undermined.

In particular, humanitarian efforts are affected by the shortage of trucks inside Gaza; continuing fuel shortages; interruption of telecommunications; and the increasing number of individuals unable to safely reach the Rafah crossing due to the intensity of hostilities.

He acknowledged that “more aid and fuel are needed to enter Gaza, but more capacity is also needed in Gaza to handle incoming aid.”

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