28 March 2025
No humanitarian aid has entered #Gaza for more than 3 weeks now.
This is \ longest that Gaza has been without any supplies since the war began.
During the ceasefire, 500–600 trucks arrived daily.
The sick are without medicine.
Prices are soaring.
Hunger is increasing while the risk of diseases spreading is looming.
Meanwhile, bombardment from the Israeli Forces continues.
Last week saw the single deadliest day in the past 1.5 years of war with more than 500 people reported killed including women and children.
Another eight UNRWA staff were killed only in the past week.
People continue to search for safety.
Over 140,000 people were forced to flee due to the Israeli authorities evacuation orders.
- The siege must be lifted and crossings must re-open for a standard flow of humanitarian aid and commercial supplies.
- All hostages must be released.
- The bombardment must stop and the ceasefire renewed.
Document Type: Social media post, Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Casualties, Ceasefire, Children, Food, Gaza Strip, Health, Hospitals, Hostages, Humanitarian relief, Hunger, Incidents, Internally displaced persons, Women
Publication Date: 28/03/2025
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-commissioner-general-gaza-humanity-its-darkest-hour
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Casualties, Ceasefire, Children, Food, Gaza Strip, Health, Hospitals, Hostages, Humanitarian relief, Hunger, Incidents, Internally displaced persons, Women
Publication Date: 28/03/2025
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-commissioner-general-gaza-humanity-its-darkest-hour