Three people were killed and at least 10 other people were injured in the bombing of the Church of the Holy Family of Gaza City, according to the media.
Stephanie Tremblay, spokesperson for the secretary general, note that the church was both a place of worship and a sanctuary for civilians.
“The attacks on places of worship are unacceptable. People looking for a shelter must be respected and protected, not struck by strikes, “she said at the New York daily press conference.
“Too many lives have already been lost,” she added, before highlighting the urgent need for an immediate cease-fire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Strikes continue in the middle of the generalized displacement
Meanwhile, the Israeli strikes in the last 24 hours have hit sites welcoming displaced Palestinians, some of which were injured and killed.
The United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs Coordination (Ochha)) reported that more than 11,500 people in Gaza were newly moved from July 8 and 15.
Overall, more than 737,000 people have been uprooted since the last escalation of hostilities on March 18, or about 35% of the population
In addition, almost everyone in Gaza has been moved, in many cases to several cases, since the start of the war in October 2023.
Ms. Tremblay reminded journalists that most of the accommodation in Gaza are flattened or not abundant and that families remain in the open air because the UN has not been allowed to provide tents and other shelters since early March.
Mediterranean swimming ban
She also underlined a “worrying development” when humanitarian workers report that many displaced people are wary of swimming in the Mediterranean Sea after Israel has restored a prohibition prohibiting swimming and fishing.
“OCHA says that for many, the sea has been their only option to wash, because there is practically no water infrastructure that works and almost no fuel to pump water, a very necessary socket in hot weather in Gaza,” she explained.
More fuel required
Humanitarians also continue to point out that the quantity of fuel that Israel authorizes Gaza is still zero enough for the vital services in operation and the closures are a real risk.
Ms. Tremblay mentioned “a small but important stage” which occurred on Thursday, because the UN was finally authorized to bring benzene – used to supply ambulances and other critical services – for the first time in more than 135 days.
“This is added to the limited quantities of diesel authorized during last week. But that’s not enough, “she said.
“We ask more fuel – benzene and diesel – to come regularly. And the ban on shelter equipment should be lifted immediately. Lives depend on both. ”
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