As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves plans for a ground operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, home to nearly 1.5 million displaced people, the United Nations has expressed concern that the humanitarian situation will worsen further if the operation is carried out. Ta.
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that Prime Minister Netanyahu has approved plans for a ground operation in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, where nearly 1.5 million people, including evacuees, live.
Pressure is increasing on Hamas as negotiations continue for a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages.
Secretary of State Blinken said on the 15th that the Israeli side had not yet indicated anything about this plan, and reiterated the idea that the operation should not proceed without the protection of civilians.
UN spokesperson Dujarric also expressed concern that the humanitarian situation would worsen further, stating, ``This will have devastating consequences for the people of Gaza and Palestine.''
Under these circumstances, on the 15th, a ship carrying food, which the European Union and other organizations have been planning to support the residents of the Gaza Strip, which is suffering from a serious food shortage, arrived on the coast of the Gaza Strip.
According to the American NGO World Central Kitchen, which was responsible for transporting the food, approximately 200 tons of rice, wheat, etc. will be delivered to residents.
Preparations have already begun for the second flight, and the focus will now be on whether maritime transport can help improve the critical humanitarian situation.