🚨 Israeli authorities have expanded evacuation orders in northern Gaza’s Al-Bureij area, forcing thousands of displaced families to flee under heavy bombardment without basic survival supplies. The UN reports that 6 out of 10 aid coordination attempts were blocked this week, leaving desperate civilians stranded.
‘Nowhere Is Safe’
Over 2 million people in Gaza have been displaced multiple times since October 2023, often fleeing with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that 12,000 critically ill patients—including children—are stuck in a medical evacuation backlog that could take up to a decade to clear. 🏥
UNRWA’s Lifeline at Risk
Despite looming legislation to ban the UN Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in the region, its teams continue delivering life-saving aid. Since last October, they’ve provided:
6.7 million medical consultations
Food for nearly 2 million people
Learning activities for 18,000 children
⚠️ “If UNRWA collapses, Israel must fulfill its obligations as the occupying power,” warned UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.
What’s Next?
With evacuation routes closed and hospitals overwhelmed, aid groups urge immediate international action. As Philippe Lazzarini of UNRWA put it: “We’re staying—no matter what.” 💪
