A very grim milestone at the world’s watch
From Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General as posted on his official X account (previously known as Twitter)
40,000 lives reportedly gone in just over 10 months in #Gaza. And possibly, it’s even more.
Whatever dispute there is over the numbers, there is no dispute over the immense suffering.
This is a direct result of a collective failure to reach a ceasefire. Far too many of those killed are women & children.
Among those killed are over 200 @UNRWA team members, more than 100 journalists & way too many health workers.
Again & again, we call for:
- A ceasefire
- The release of the hostages
- Humanitarian assistance and protection for civilians in #Gaza.
People are desperate, exhausted & anxious in #Gaza, in #Israel + in many parts of the region.
Hear them out, for once
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