Isaac Chotiner interviews Louise Wateridge from UNRWA about how as “imminent” famine looms, Israel’s legislature has voted to ban the main U.N. relief agency for Palestinians.
I recently spoke by phone with Louise Wateridge, a senior emergency officer with UNRWA who has been stationed in Gaza for the past six months. During our conversation, which has been edited for length and clarity, we discussed why the humanitarian situation has recently become even more dire, what the ban on UNRWA may mean for Palestinians, and why the Israeli government provides so little communication about its decision-making.
blue outline, and they really are just part of the community and part of the footprint here. It is such a key part of the economic situation in the Gaza Strip. It offers a lot of employment to people here where there aren’t many other opportunities. A lot of the buildings now, of course, have been destroyed. Around eighty-five per cent of our facilities have been damaged or destroyed.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel fails to meet US criteria to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza, aid groups sayThe Israeli government has failed to meet criteria set out by the US to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a group of eight humanitarian aid organizations said in a joint “scorecard” released Tuesday.
Read more »
Israel fails to meet US criteria to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza, aid groups sayThe Israeli government has failed to meet criteria set out by the US to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a group of eight humanitarian aid organizations said in a joint “scorecard” released Tuesday.
Read more »
US Threatens to Halt Weapon Supplies to Israel if Gaza Humanitarian Situation Doesn't ImproveThe United States has issued a warning to Israel, stating that it may cease providing weapons to the country unless there is a significant improvement in the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days. This latest threat comes after previous warnings from President Biden regarding potential restrictions on weapon shipments if an invasion of Rafah occurred. The US remains Israel's largest arms supplier, but this new ultimatum signifies a serious escalation in pressure.
Read more »
Humanitarian Group Leaders Say Israel Causing 'Apocalyptic' Situation in Northern GazaBrett Wilkins is a staff writer for Common Dreams.
Read more »
Israel fails US deadline to boost humanitarian help for Gaza — aid groupsIsrael announced a series of steps toward improving the humanitarian situation. But US officials signaled Tel Aviv still isn’t doing enough.
Read more »
Aid groups say Israel misses US deadline to boost humanitarian help for GazaIsrael has failed to meet U.S. demands to allow greater humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip.
Read more »