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Israel Gaza war latest news: IDF special forces raid Nasser hospital - BBC News Israel Gaza war latest news: IDF special forces raid Nasser hospital - BBC News
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Even before Israel confirmed its special forces had entered Nasser hospital, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief expressed alarm at the circumstances around the complex in Khan Younis. The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says the suspension of funding is affecting their ability to operate in Gaza.
"Nasser is the backbone of the health system in southern Gaza. It must be protected," he wrote on X on Wednesday, adding: Countries including the UK have paused funding for UNRWA after the agency announced the sacking of several of its staff over allegations they were involved in the 7 October Hamas attacks.
Humanitarian access must be allowed. Hospitals must be safeguarded so that they can serve their life-saving function. They must not be militarised or attacked." "The decision which has been taken by 15 countries to temporarily pause and suspend the contribution to UNRWA amounts to $450m," Philippe Lazzarini said during a trip to Dublin earlier today.
Separately yesterday, Lisa Macheiner, Médecins Sans Frontières project coordinator in Gaza, said “people have been forced into an impossible situation: stay at Nasser hospital against the Israeli military’s orders and become a potential target, or exit the compound into an apocalyptic landscape." "If this is to be maintained, it will definitely impact our ability to continue to operate."
He was joined by deputy Irish premier Micheal Martin, who urged countries to reverse their suspension of funding and pledged €20 million (£17 million) in support for UNRWA.
"Israel has launched a disinformation campaign against UNRWA. Sufficient aid is still not reaching civilians in Gaza and that is very unacceptable," he said.
On Wednesday, Foreign Secretary David Cameron said the UK wants an "absolute guarantee" that UNRWA will not employ staff who may be willing to attack Israel.
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