The United Nations humanitarian office said on Tuesday that nearly 200,000 people, or nearly a tenth of the population, had fled their homes in Gaza since hostilities began and there were expected to be water and electricity shortages due to a blockade.
“Displacement has increased dramatically across the Gaza Strip, reaching more than 187,500 people since last Saturday. “The majority take refuge in schools” Ocha spokesman Jens Laerke told a briefing in Geneva that further displacement was expected as fighting continued.
A spokesman for the World Health Organization said it had reported 13 attacks against people Health facilities in the Gaza Strip since the weekend and said medical supplies stored there had already been depleted.
These are the numbers of attacks
In revenge for attacks by Hamas, Israel devastated the Gaza Strip on Tuesday with the fiercest airstrikes in the 75-year history of the conflict with the Palestinians, leveling entire districts.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said Israeli strikes had destroyed more than 22,600 homes and 10 health centers since Saturday. In addition, 48 schools were damaged.
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This was stated by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk Attacks on building towers, schools and United Nations offices resulted in damage to the civilian population.
“International humanitarian law is clear: the obligation to always ensure the protection of civilians and civilian objects remains in place in all attacks.” explained.
The head of the human rights department also condemned the “horrific mass murders by members of armed Palestinian groups” and said the militants’ kidnapping of hostages was also prohibited under international law.
Aside from that, A United Nations commission of inquiry made it clear in a statement that there was already “clear evidence that war crimes may have been committed.” from all parties to the conflict. He said he was gathering evidence to ensure future legal liability.