The United Nations has decided to withdraw approximately one-third of its international personnel from Gaza due to escalating violence and repeated attacks on its facilities.
UN Withdraws Workers from Gaza Amid Escalating Violence
UN Withdraws Workers from Gaza Amid Escalating Violence
The United Nations announces a significant reduction of its workforce in Gaza, citing safety concerns following recent Israeli strikes.
The U.N. Secretary-General, António Guterres, acknowledged the difficult decision, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. Despite the withdrawal, he emphasized the organization’s ongoing commitment to providing essential aid to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict. This marks the first instance of a workforce reduction in Gaza since the beginning of the Israeli-Hamas war, with significant loss of life among U.N. staff pushing the organization to reevaluate its presence in the region.
As tensions rise, Guterres noted the tragic toll, with more than 280 U.N. personnel reported dead since the war's onset. Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric confirmed that around 30 percent of the organization's 100 international staff would leave within a week, signaling potential further reductions. The U.N. continues to face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding its operations and humanitarian mission amid the conflict.
As tensions rise, Guterres noted the tragic toll, with more than 280 U.N. personnel reported dead since the war's onset. Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric confirmed that around 30 percent of the organization's 100 international staff would leave within a week, signaling potential further reductions. The U.N. continues to face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding its operations and humanitarian mission amid the conflict.
