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2024-09-06 05:50:08
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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Strip Escalates: UN Deems Situation 'Catastrophic'

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Recent events in the Gaza Strip have heightened concerns as the UN labels the humanitarian crisis 'more than catastrophic'. With over 40,000 Palestinian and 1,400 Israeli casualties since October 2023, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas remains deadly.

Despite efforts to reduce civilian harm, a targeted Israeli air strike on a Hamas site resulted in civilian casualties near a hospital. The dire situation has led to disruptions in aid distribution and restricted access for journalists, exacerbating the already dire conditions.

Efforts to negotiate ceasefires face challenges as refugees express willingness to end the war at any cost, yet harbor concerns over long-term implications of security measures and occupation.

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