Gaza ‘Kids Begging For Sip Of Water Or Loaf Of Bread’ – UNRWA Chief

The hunger and desperations is happening “despite all the warnings we gave about this tragedy”, the Chief of the UN’s Refugee Agency says, describing the state of Palestinian children inside UNRWA-run shelters and schools.

“Whenever you go to a school, the kids are looking at your eyes begging for a sip of water or a loaf of bread,” said Philippe Lazzarini.

“This 100 days feels to be an eternity. But despite all the adversity, I find our staff very motivated, heroic and committed to provide assistance,” he added, asking for more aid trucks to be allowed into the besieged Gaza Strip.

The UN Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) explained that the “the massive destruction, displacement, hunger and loss of last 100 days are staining our shared humanity”.

In a statement on X, the UNRWA said: “The humanitarian operation has become one of the most complex and challenging in the world.”

Due to the tight siege on the Gaza Strip, the aid delivered is not nearly enough to meet people’s needs, it said.

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