Over 200,000 citizens in Jabalia area struggling to survive due to tight Israeli siege since Oct. 6
Residents of the Jabalia refugee camp have been deprived of essential food and water supplies for the seventh consecutive day as Israeli military offensives continue to intensify in the northern Gaza Strip, the spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza said on Saturday.
In a video statement, spokesperson Mahmoud Basal highlighted the dire situation facing approximately 200,000 citizens in the Jabalia area.
“Residents have been without food or water for over a week, struggling to survive as the Israeli aggression shows no signs of abating,” Basal stated.
The Civil Defense spokesperson reiterated the urgent need for a humanitarian corridor to allow aid to reach those in desperate need.
Since Oct. 6, the Israeli army has imposed a tight siege on Jabalia, following an unprecedented escalation of violence in northern Gaza.
Israel has continued a brutal offensive on Gaza following a cross-border incursion by the Palestinian group Hamas on Oct. 7 last year, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire.
Over 200,000 citizens in Jabalia area are struggling to survive as they have been deprived of essential food and water supplies for the past week due to the tight Israeli siege since Oct. 6. The dire situation facing the residents was highlighted by spokesperson Mahmoud Basal from the Civil Defense in Gaza.
The ongoing Israeli military offensives in the northern Gaza Strip have intensified, leaving the residents in a desperate situation with no signs of relief in sight. Basal emphasized the urgent need for a humanitarian corridor to provide aid to those in need, as the humanitarian disaster continues to unfold.
The Israeli army’s siege on Jabalia marks the third ground operation since the escalation of violence, causing widespread devastation and displacing thousands. Despite international calls for a cease-fire, Israel’s aggressive actions have resulted in numerous casualties and humanitarian crises in Gaza.