Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:34am on 10 Oct 2023,Tuesday International
The World Health Organization has joined calls for a humanitarian corridor into Gaza following Israel cutting off fuel, electricity and water supplies to the territory. This comes after UNICEF also urged such a corridor amid the conflict. Additionally, the UN human rights chief Volker Türk, while condemning Hamas' attacks, said Israel's siege of Gaza violates international law. The appeals underscore growing concerns over health and humanitarian impacts as vital supplies are severed and Gaza becomes isolated by Israel's blockade following intense fighting. WHO and UN officials warn the situation could precipitate a humanitarian crisis without urgent access.
