The podcast discusses the worsening conditions in Gaza, including a severe lack of food and clean water, overcrowded shelters, floods, and disease. It explores the changing dynamics of international support, the impact on children and the orphan crisis, the dire situation in Gaza, and the role of the international community in advocating for Palestinian rights.
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The situation in Gaza has worsened since the ceasefire collapsed, with civilians facing extreme hardships and limited access to basic necessities like food, clean water, and electricity.
The international community plays a crucial role in addressing the crisis in Gaza by providing support, advocating for Palestinian rights, and working towards rebuilding Gaza's infrastructure and healthcare system.
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Shift in International Support for Israel-Hamas War
This week, there was a major shift in international support for the Israel-Hamas war. US President Joe Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about indiscriminate bombing and civilian casualties, while the UN General Assembly voted in favor of an immediate ceasefire. Canada and several other countries changed their positions on the ceasefire, calling for Hamas to release Israeli hostages and for Israel to abide by humanitarian law.
Humanitarian Crisis and Desperation in Gaza
The situation in Gaza has worsened since the ceasefire collapsed. Civilians face extreme hardships, with limited access to basic necessities like food, clean water, and electricity. The healthcare system has collapsed, and epidemic outbreaks of infectious diseases are a growing concern. The UN World Food Program states that half the population is starving, and the World Health Organization warns of a looming humanitarian catastrophe. Gaza's infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and shelters, has been destroyed, leaving civilians desperate and vulnerable.
Responsibility of the International Community
The international community plays a crucial role in addressing the crisis in Gaza. Palestinians have long relied on international support and advocacy for their rights. While recent efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire are welcomed, the damage inflicted on Gaza's infrastructure and healthcare system is extensive. The international community must continue to address the underlying causes and work towards providing the necessary aid and resources to rebuild Gaza and ensure the well-being of its population.
As fighting in Gaza continues, civilian deaths are rising and those that remain face worsening conditions that include a severe lack of food and clean water, overcrowded shelters, floods and disease. As Canada and other Western nations show their support for a ceasefire, Bushra Khalidi, a policy lead with Oxfam, paints a vivid picture of what she’s hearing from family and colleagues on the ground in Gaza.
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