Concerns are mounting over reports of a potential Israeli ground assault on Rafah, a densely populated area in Gaza, where more than a million Palestinians are currently seeking shelter. High-profile figures and organizations, including David Lammy and the Director of the World Health Organization (WHO), have expressed grave concerns about the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of such an action. The WHO Director emphasized that an invasion could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe, highlighting that health facilities in the area are already overwhelmed. Appeals have been made to Israel, urging the country to heed international warnings and concerns to prevent further escalation of violence and suffering in Gaza.
The head of the World Health Organization appeals to #Israel “in the name of humanity” not to launch an assault on #Rafah, where most of #Gaza’s population is sheltering. https://t.co/phvI4dg64r
BREAKING: World Health Organization chief says he is 'gravely concerned about reports of an Israeli plan to proceed with a ground assault on Rafah'
Director of the World Health Organization: Any Israeli invasion of the densely populated Rafah will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe
I’m gravely concerned about reports of an Israeli plan to proceed with a ground assault on Rafah. Further escalation of violence in this densely populated area would lead to many more deaths and suffering, especially with health facilites already overwhelmed. #Gaza https://t.co/hWichKUKj9
More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in Rafah with nowhere to go. An offensive there would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences. It must not happen. Israel must listen to the warnings and concerns of countries around the world. We need an immediate…