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UN: Shujaiya assault cuts off access to key aid distribution hub
2 July 2024 07:23 BST
The Israeli ground assault on the Shujaiya neighbourhood launched last week has cut off access to a key aid distribution hub in northern Gaza, according to Unrwa, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
The renewed escalation forced an estimated 84,000 Palestinian to flee their homes in a matter of days, the UN added.
“People in this area tell us about the looming famine, and how people are eating tree leaves or only have flour to survive on,” Unrwa said.
Ongoing heavy fighting in northern #Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub. Read @UN_News_Centre's report. https://t.co/KYUs1XLp44
— ReliefWeb (@reliefweb) July 2, 2024
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