19 June 2024
(excerpt of the press briefing focusing on Gaza conflict)
…
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
In Gaza, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that people continue to be displaced amidst active fighting and bombardment.
Currently, UNRWA estimates that 65,000 people remain in Rafah. This is in stark contrast to six weeks ago, when Rafah hosted 1.4 million displaced before the Israeli evacuation orders and military operations.
UNRWA also tells us that for more than 8 months now, 625,000 children have been out of school because of the hostilities. Humanitarian partners are lending support by offering psychosocial activities, but children need to resume their schooling.
Meanwhile, OCHA reports that for the first time since early June, five trucks of fuel entered Gaza. However, the supplies remain scarce as no fuel had been delivered in the Strip for the past two weeks.
…
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Access and movement, Armed conflict, Children, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Refugees and displaced persons
Publication Date: 19/06/2024
URL source: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/highlight/2024-06-19.html