Gaza’s Palestinians sceptical after UN resolution ‘ignored humanitarian needs’

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have reacted with scepticism to the UN resolution authorising foreign governance and forces in the war-torn territory.

After more than two years of Israeli genocide, most of Gaza’s 2.3 million people are internally displaced and lack access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, electricity and medical services.

Many had hoped the UN would help alleviate the devastating humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

However, the passing of the US-drafted UN Security Council resolution on Monday showed that the humanitarian needs of the population are still not the top priority, said resident Abu Malek Jerjawi.

“The Security Council should have prioritised reconstruction and the urgent expansion of humanitarian relief,” Jerjawi told Middle East Eye.

“More than one million people need shelter, and even the most basic supplies are still being blocked by Israel,” he added.

Even worse, he said, the “deeply disappointing” resolution now “makes improving the humanitarian situation conditional on political requirements”.

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