AFPPhilippe Lazzarini of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said that since Israel's Rafah operation began, there had been a massive movement of people. AdvertisementMore than 10 days into what the army called a "limited" Rafah operation that sparked the exodus, fighting has also flared again in northern Gaza. With key land crossings closed or operating at limited capacity because of the fighting, some aid began entering Gaza via a temporary US-built floating pier. The Rafah crossing, a vital conduit for humanitarian aid, has been closed since Israel launched its operation in the city. The World Health Organization has received no medical supplies in Gaza since the Rafah operation began, spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said Friday.

Source: Manila Times May 19, 2024 01:53 UTC