UN Warns Fuel Shortages, Displacement Worsen Crisis in Gaza
(MENAFN) Humanitarian officials from the United Nations warned Friday that the relentless daily violence, preventable casualties, escalating fuel shortages, widespread displacement, and growing desperation are pushing Gaza into a state of normalized mass deprivation.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that Israeli authorities have issued yet another evacuation directive, this time targeting areas in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, alarming reports have emerged about severely malnourished children and adults in hospitals struggling with scarce medical resources.
Despite a partial restart of fuel imports, the energy crisis in Gaza is intensifying. The shortage has forced a temporary halt in garbage collection over the past few days, and more water wells, primarily around Deir al-Balah, have ceased operation.
Fuel scarcity has led to cutbacks or closures of critical health services such as dialysis, with further reductions expected. Available fuel is being prioritized for essential sectors including healthcare, water supply, telecommunications, and transportation.
Movement for humanitarian aid within Gaza remains tightly controlled. Out of 13 requested attempts to coordinate the passage of aid personnel and supplies with Israeli authorities, only seven have been approved. These approvals have enabled teams to bring in fuel, gather water, relocate generators, distribute hygiene and sanitation materials, and deliver crucial medical equipment, OCHA added.
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