Gaza sanitation perfect storm for tragedy: United Nations
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 The United Nations has warned that fuel shortages and deteriorating sanitation in the Gaza Strip could lead to the spread of disease. UNICEF, the UN children's agency, has expressed concern about the potential for a mass disease outbreak in the besieged Palestinian territory. Without enough fuel, sanitation services could collapse, creating a perfect storm for disease transmission. The lack of water, poor hygiene, and limited access to sanitation facilities are increasing the risk of child deaths in Gaza.
Tentative Gaza Hostage Deal , Pending Israeli Approval.
NBC reports that a tentative
deal has been agreed upon to
release hostages held in Gaza. .
According to sources with knowledge of the talks,
the potential deal includes an exchange of 50 women
and children for 150 Isreali-held Palestinian...
"We have got some very brave UNRWA staff members here" says Thomas White, the director of the agency's operations in Gaza. UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, is the body specifically..
Israel Says Cease-Fire , Could Continue If Hamas Agrees , to Release More Hostages.
Associated Press reports that Israel and Hamas
said they remain open to extending a cease-fire
beyond its original..
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A seven-member delegation from Arab and Islamic countries, chosen in Riyadh, is set to visit P5 nations, including India. Sources said that the visit is a part of an initiative to address the ongoing..