IRC says the ‘scale of the crisis defies imagination’ in southern Gaza
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Published 2024-05-16
They're being ordered to live in overcrowded refugee camps
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) says it is facing “significant disruptions to its humanitarian operations” following Israel’s ground operations in Rafah, southern Gaza, which resulted in the closure of the Rafah crossing and a blockade on entry of humanitarian workers and aid.
“An IRC and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) emergency medical team (EMT) was initially scheduled to enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing on May 13. They remain unable to do so due to the persistent closure of the crossing,” the IRC said in a statement.
Kiryn Lanning, IRC team lead for the occupied Palestinian territory, said: “I have recently returned from Gaza, where the scale of the crisis defies imagination. Facilities across southern Gaza have been repurposed into makeshift shelters overflowing into the streets. This displaced population is now facing acute shortages of basic necessities such as food, water, and adequate sanitation.”
Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum has the latest in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza.
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All Comments (21)
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Justice and Freedom for Palestinians ! Stop genocide stop occupation stop colonization of Palestine
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May our Allmighty make it easy and protect all Palestinians.
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Arab nations must be so proud of themselves turning blind eyes to this treachery.
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Thank you Al Jezeera for showing the Truth, people escaping from the fighting. Sad to see the Saudi Royal family abandon Islam and turn their backs against Allah to fill their pockets with Israeli money, like Netanyahu's servant boys. Saudi Arabia abandoned these poor people who are only trying to survive.
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Imagine having to move on foot while being very hungry n thirsty.
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Stop Genocide stop War Free Palestine Free Palestine Free Palestine Inshaallah
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No to terrorists
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NAKBA, you dont want your family to experience it. 😢 Stop GENOCIDE now !!!
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The status quo is not sustainable! WE need to put forward solutions, just as outsiders needed to put forward solutions in Northern Ireland. Thinking of everyone except Jews, as Palestinians, is not helpful. The Levant has been the corridor of humanity, since the beginning of time. All the monotheistic religions have a historical claim to the region, and many different cultures and traditions still live in the region. So a new Constitutional Reality that gives all the groups “Parity of Esteem” and ends the Jewish Domination, whilst still maintaining their rights, alongside the rights of others, is in my opinion the best solution. If we don’t start talking about the possibility’s, their is no future except the cycle of hate and destruction! 🙏
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This is terrorism.
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رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
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Good, i am happy to heard that.
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BIDEN ARE RESPONSIBLE.
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❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Free Gaza And Palestine. Insha Allah
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And the world does nothing, just talk about how bad it is, and how something has to be done....and then do Sweet F.A.
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if it was the other way around
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Free Palestine 🇵🇸😥
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British mandate 1921 and the Hagana forces committed injustices against Palestinian people for 27 years. Killing and migrating them to neighbouring countries. The British army left Palestine 1948 after the UN 1948 approved the occupation of Palestine. Palestinian people have for over a hundred years endured genocide by the occupation.
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you were born to dance more on October 7 you were all happy
