The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: everyone in northern Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, warns Unicef chief

Middle East crisis live: everyone in northern Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, warns Unicef chief



Catherine Russell’s comments come amid reports of further airstrikes on Jabalia and Beit LahiyaThe commissioner general of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa), which provides shelter, education, medical services, food and water to Palestinian refugees, has said that banning the agency from operating within Israel and occupied East Jerusalem will deprive Palestinian children of learning in the “foreseeable future”.Philippe Lazzarini, in a statement posted to X, said this deprivation of education will increase the likelihood of children becoming radicalised and exploited into joining armed groups, as well as increasing poverty levels. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/03/middle-east-crisis-live-unicef-northern-gaza-imminent-death-warning

Author : Yohannes Lowe

Publish date : 2024-11-03 11:12:26

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Tags :The Guardian