The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for many years, and the situation has only worsened in recent months. According to the United Nations, since October 7, 2023, 35 UN staff members have been killed in Gaza . The situation is dire for the people of Gaza, with refugee camps being bombed and children being killed on a daily basis.
On October 31, 2023, Israeli airstrikes destroyed apartment blocks and killed dozens of people at a refugee camp in northern Gaza . This is just one example of the many atrocities that have been committed in the region. On October 7, 2023, Jabalia refugee camp was hit by Israeli shelling for two consecutive days, killing an estimated 50 people and injuring hundreds more . Since October 7, 2023, at least 3,195 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza . The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called the Gaza Strip a “graveyard” for thousands of children and warned of the prospect of more dying of dehydration amid Israel’s war on the besieged enclave .
It is clear that the world is not doing enough to address this issue. The United Nations has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and urged all sides to respect international humanitarian law . However, it is important to raise awareness about this issue and encourage governments to take action to resolve this conflict.
The situation in Gaza is a humanitarian crisis that requires immediate attention. It is time for the world to come together and take action to end this conflict once and for all.
Mahboob Azam 