Israel bombings in Gaza kill two Palestinians after displacement orders

A senior United Nations official warned on Tuesday that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has become “desperate,” as reports of Israeli violations of the cease‑fire agreement have risen sharply in recent weeks. The spokesperson, speaking on behalf of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said that more than 1.7 million people are now displaced within the densely populated enclave, while essential services such as water, electricity and medical care are operating at severely reduced capacity.

The UN agency cited multiple incidents in which Israeli forces have struck areas designated for civilian use, including schools serving as shelters and aid distribution points, further limiting the delivery of food, medicine and fuel. According to OCHA, only 35 percent of the estimated 2 million people in need of assistance have received adequate nutrition, and hospitals are treating thousands of patients with limited supplies. The official urged all parties to respect the cease‑fire terms, restore unrestricted humanitarian access, and allow the rapid scaling up of aid operations to prevent a further deterioration of conditions in Gaza.