UNRWA warns of dire conditions for Palestinians in Rafah

UN News April 25, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: UNRWA warns of dire conditions for 1.2 million Palestinians in Rafah, Gaza, living in tents. Temperatures reaching 40°C, set to rise to 50-60°C. Water scarcity leads to long queues. UN aid missions hindered by Israeli army checkpoints. UNRWA converts nursery into health clinic in Khan Younis, serving 2,000 daily. Concerns over infectious diseases and overcrowding. UN condemns potential Israeli invasion of Rafah.

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