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United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
GAZA, Aug 7 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) confirmed on Thursday that the Israeli occupation forces continue to target Palestinians attempting to get aid amidst catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip.
"Palestinians are being shot at in search of food at a time when Gaza is witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history amid a politically and militarily supported genocide," UNRWA said in a press release.
It pointed out that the UN had previously warned months ago about the implications of the starvation policy pursued by the Israeli occupation against civilians in the Gaza Strip, asserting that the situation has become unbearable and requires immediate political action to reopen the crossings unconditionally.
UNRWA called for guaranteeing the freedom of humanitarian teams such as the UN and its partners, and the need of allowing them safe and unrestricted access throughout Gaza to provide lifesaving assistance.
It warned against continuing to obstruct humanitarian efforts, which leads to more casualties and exacerbates the crisis the Gazan population is experiencing. (end)
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