'People In Gaza Are Dying': UNRWA Commissioner Warns Of Humanitarian Strife
Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner general of UNRWA, speaks about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Transcript
00:00 "As we speak, people in Gaza are dying.
00:05 They are not only dying from bombs and strikes.
00:09 Soon many more will die from the consequences of the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip.
00:17 Basic services are crumbling.
00:20 Medicine is running out.
00:23 Food and water are running out.
00:25 The streets of Gaza have started overflowing with sewage.
00:30 Gaza is on the brink of a massive health hazard, and the risk of diseases is looming."
00:37 "A few days ago, I warned that we would not be able to continue our humanitarian operation
00:46 if we do not get the fuel supply.
00:50 My warning still stands.
00:53 Over the last few days, UNRWA has drastically limited its consumption of fuel, but this
01:00 came at a cost.
01:03 Our team had to make tough decisions that no humanitarian workers should do."
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