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UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell told the United Nations Security Council on Monday that Gaza is"on the verge of becoming a catastrophe" due to a lack of safe drinking water or sanitation.
Her comments come as Israel said it has expanded ground operations in Gaza in its fight against Hamas terrorists. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says over 7,000 people have been killed. SEE MORE: Israeli troops and tanks continue their advance into Gaza"Unless access to clean water is urgently restored, more civilians, including children, will fall ill or die from dehydration or waterborne diseases," Russell said.
The Security Council comprises 15 nations, including five permanent members — China, France, United States, United Kingdom and Russia — who have veto power. Such a resolution would be unlikely to generate support from allies of Israel, such as the U.S. and U.K. Russell's comments come as Israel has urged Gazans to flee to the south. But some have said that isn't possible.
The United Nations World Health Organization previously said the “evacuation of hospitals is impossible without endangering patients’ lives."
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