'The smell of death is everywhere' in northern Gaza: UN
Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (Unrwa), has urgently called for a pause in the fighting in northern Gaza to enable humanitarian aid to reach civilians trapped there.
In a post on X, Lazzarini stated that Unrwa staff are struggling to find food, water, or medicine in the war-torn region.
He remarked, “The smell of death is everywhere as bodies are left lying on the roads or under the rubble. Missions to clear the bodies or provide humanitarian assistance are denied.”
Lazzarini emphasised the need for an “immediate truce, even if only for a few hours,” to facilitate safe passage for families seeking refuge.
“This is the bare minimum to save the lives of civilians who have nothing to do with this conflict,” he added.
🆘🆘 from our @UNRWA staff in northern #Gaza.
— Philippe Lazzarini (@UNLazzarini) October 22, 2024
Nearly three weeks of non-stop bombardments from the Israeli Forces as the death toll increases.
Our staff report they cannot find food, water or medical care.
The smell of death is everywhere as bodies are left lying on the roads…