An official from UNRWA warns of the fall of thousands and the worsening humanitarian situation in the city of Gaza.

Adnan Abu Hasna, the media advisor to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), warned that the Israeli aggression on the city of Gaza could result in thousands of Palestinians being killed or injured, amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions. He pointed out that the occupying army has already begun preliminary operations for an attack on the city, raising significant concerns about the worsening situation.

The Israeli occupying army announced the start of military operations on the outskirts of Gaza City, where it recently advanced into the neighborhoods of Al-Zeitoun and Al-Sabra under the cover of devastating bombardment. This incursion increases concerns about the fate of civilians in the city, as many have been unable to flee to safer areas.

Abu Hasna clarified that the advance of the occupying forces towards the heart of Gaza City will lead to real disasters, noting that thousands of families have been unable to evacuate to the south, increasing their risk of being subjected to assaults. He pointed out that the health sector in Gaza, including UNRWA services, could be completely disrupted due to the Israeli incursions.

While the occupying army claims it will establish points to receive displaced persons, Abu Hasna confirmed that these designated areas lack the necessary infrastructure to accommodate one million Palestinians, threatening to exacerbate the humanitarian situation.

Abu Hasna indicated that Gaza City is suffering from a severe food crisis, with half a million people living in hunger, in addition to hundreds of thousands of sick individuals. He mentioned that the water consumed by the residents is completely contaminated, further increasing their suffering.

In a related context, the food security phase classification indicated that famine is spreading in the Gaza governorate, with expectations of its extension to other areas such as Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis. This situation requires urgent intervention to stop the famine in Gaza at any cost.

On another note, an UNRWA official confirmed that the occupying army is carrying out unprecedented destruction operations in Gaza City, having destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in recent days. These operations contribute to worsening humanitarian conditions and increase the suffering of the population.

Dr. Munir Al-Barsh, the director general of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, also noted that the occupation uses between 7 to 10 explosive drones daily in the city, increasing the risk of bombardment and leading to further destruction.