While the number of victims has reached the shocking number 13 thousandthe humanitarian situation Gaza Strip it is catastrophic. Even NGOs are unable to provide assistance to meet the basic needs of civilians such as food and water. An operator explains it in this video appeal Oxfam which deals with the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. “We are desperately trying to meet basic needs, but the lack of help makes this almost impossible. They are desperately trying to respond to these humanitarian needs with basic supplies such as food and water. For this reason, we ask for full access without barriers to help. And to deliver them safely, we need an immediate and complete ceasefire Fire on the Strip“. Oxfam reports that the Strip’s water supply is limited 17% of pre-war levels. Furthermore, “the lack of fuel it has made the treatment, pumping and distribution of water virtually impossible.” This has serious consequences for the health of people who are forced to drink unpotable water. “The international minimum standard for emergencies is 15 liters per person per day. People are forced to make do with a ratio of 1-3 liters per day for all water consumption and resort to sea water and untreated drinking water.”
The story is part of a series of daily statements from Oxfam operators and managers in Gaza that ilfattoquotidiano.it plans to publish. The aim is to provide a daily, first-person report from civilians in Gaza who are currently paying the highest price for the conflict.
THE PETITION – Without an immediate ceasefire, there will be no significant humanitarian aid.
For this reason, Oxfam has made an urgent appeal to the Italian government and European leaders, which you can join at https://www.oxfamitalia.org/petizione-gaza/.