Gaza: Humanitarian Access Snapshot #5
At least 553 Palestinians were killed and 1291 injured between 27 August and 8 September, with the death toll now rising to 40,988, and at least 94,825 injured, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Thousands of people remain buried under the rubble and are presumed dead.
This snapshot includes the latest information on humanitarian access challenges, the Polio vaccination campaign and the impact of hostilities and displacement orders.
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We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a first step towards reducing the suffering caused by 15 months of conflict.
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