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The UN on Monday emphasised the severely difficult situation in the Gaza Strip, as its attempts to deliver tents to those in need were repeatedly rejected, Anadolu reports. Citing the Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric warned at a news conference that “the humanitarian situation remains very difficult, with many people struggling to access the basics they need to survive.” Recalling the recent heavy rains in the enclave, Dujarric said the “humanitarian teams carried out a rapid assessment of impacted areas over the weekend and provided some initial aid.” “Since October 10, at least nine attempts by the United Nations and our partners to bring in tents have been rejected,” he noted. He said […]
