Gaza Crisis: Humanitarian Efforts Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The Gaza conflict has displaced 90% of its 2.1 million residents since October, according to the UN. Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are working towards ending the war. Meanwhile, polio reemergence in Gaza has prompted urgent vaccination campaigns by WHO. Efforts for a cease-fire continue.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has displaced 90 per cent of its 2.1 million residents since October, according to the United Nations. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated, compounded by the reemergence of polio.

US Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she and President Joe Biden are committed to ending the hostilities in Gaza. The International Rescue Committee reports that polio has circulated for the first time in 25 years due to the destruction of medical infrastructure.

In the pursuit of a cease-fire, Israeli officials are in Cairo for mediated talks facilitated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar. The conflict began on October 7 when Hamas attacked Israel. The resulting Israeli offensive has caused significant casualties in Gaza, with humanitarian organizations calling for immediate pauses to facilitate aid.

(With inputs from agencies.)