Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “What can be done to stop the humanitarian crisis in Gaza? | Inside Story” – below is their description.
It’s a region that’s been besieged for decades, and where living conditions were already dire.
Now, after more than a week of Israeli bombardment, Gaza is on the brink of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
More than 212 Palestinians have been killed – including at least 61 children.
Hospitals are overwhelmed and running low on medical supplies.
UN schools are full of thousands of people who’ve fled for their lives with little to survive on.
Clinics, including one run by Doctors Without Borders, have been damaged, and water, power and food are all in short supply…….
Agencies say existing aid will only last for a few days and they are appealing for help.
But reaching people in need has been a struggle for those on the ground.
One Israeli air raid hit the Qatar Red Crescent Society office in Gaza.
Presenter: Nastasya Tay
Guests:
Matthias Schmale, Director of Gaza Operations for the UN’s Palestine refugees’ relief agency UNRWA.
Juan Paris, Psychiatrist with Doctors Without Borders.
Ibrahim Fraihat, Associate Professor in Conflict Resolution at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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