New York [US], April 8 (HBTV): The United Nations on Monday reported that nearly 400,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza Strip since Israel broke the recent ceasefire agreement, with no provisions made for civilian safety, according to Anadolu News Agency.

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that Israeli attacks in Gaza continue relentlessly, resulting in widespread civilian casualties.

‘People in Gaza, including many children, are being killed, injured and maimed for life,’ Dujarric said, as quoted by Anadolu News Agency.

‘Survivors across Gaza are being displaced repeatedly and forced into an ever-shrinking space where their basic needs just cannot be met,’ he added.

Dujarric estimated that approximately 400,000 people—roughly 18 per cent of Gaza’s population—have been displaced since the collapse of the ceasefire. He also pointed out that Israel, as the occupying power, has not made necessary arrangements to secure the safety and survival of the displaced population.

The spokesperson warned that humanitarian efforts in the region are nearing their breaking point. He called for the immediate reopening of border crossings to allow for the delivery of essential supplies, stressing that most attempts to coordinate humanitarian aid have been blocked.

‘We cannot sustain this for much longer unless the crossings are reopened immediately for humanitarian goods and equipment that will be essential to the survival of people in Gaza,’ Dujarric stated.

Addressing reports of Israeli forces targeting paramedics, Dujarric confirmed that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is aware of disturbing video footage related to the incident and has called for an independent and transparent investigation.

Dujarric further noted that no vaccines, food, fuel, or other vital supplies have entered Gaza for over a month, including polio vaccines, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

According to Anadolu News Agency, the conflict escalated on March 18 when the Israeli military resumed heavy bombardment of Gaza, killing nearly 1,400 people and injuring over 3,400. This offensive shattered a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement established in January.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to intensify the military campaign, particularly as efforts to implement former US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza continue.

As per Anadolu News Agency, since October 2023, more than 50,700 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s offensive, with the majority being women and children. (ANI)