UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued his strongest condemnation yet of Israeli forces in Gaza, calling the killing and injury of Palestinians seeking food unacceptable.
According to deputy spokesman Farhan Haq, the secretary-general condemns the loss of lives and injuries of civilians in Gaza who are once again being shot at while seeking food. These incidents took place at heavily militarized, non-UN distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
Statistics from the Gaza Ministry of Health indicate that since the program began in late May, more than 338 people have been killed and over 2,800 injured while trying to access food. The figure of over 2,800 injuries in just weeks highlights the scale of logistical and security challenges in war-torn zones.
Guterres has urged for an immediate, independent investigation to ensure accountability and protect civilians. His call underscores broader concerns about the safety of aid workers and the millions of people in Gaza facing hunger and displacement.
As the world watches, young global citizens, activists, and thought leaders are mobilizing online to demand transparency and stronger measures to safeguard vulnerable populations.
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UN chief slams Israeli killings of starving Gazans as 'unacceptable'
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