Dire Humanitarian Crisis: Call for Gaza Truce Amid Escalating Conflict

Amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, the UN Palestinian refugee agency has called for a temporary truce in northern Gaza to aid evacuation efforts. The three-week-old Israeli assault has left hospitals running out of supplies, as the death toll rises and infrastructure collapses under the strain.

The UN Palestinian refugee agency has issued an urgent call for a temporary truce in Gaza, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis. With Israeli attacks ongoing, health facilities are struggling, unable to provide necessary treatment due to a shortage of supplies.

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini has emphasized the dire living conditions in northern Gaza, urging a ceasefire to allow families safe passage to more secure regions. As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, there are international calls for increased humanitarian aid to be granted entry into the ravaged region.

Despite statements from Israel's military about aid deliveries, local health professionals report that essential supplies remain elusive. With mounting deaths and a devastated economy, the situation requires immediate global attention to prevent further loss of life and continued suffering.

(With inputs from agencies.)