UN urges protection of civilians in Palestinian territories

The UN has expressed deep concern over the ongoing civilian casualties resulting from Israeli airstrikes and military operations in the Gaza Strip. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric highlighted the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, during a press briefing, stating that such facilities must not be targeted or used for military purposes.

The UN and its partners are also preparing for the rainy season in Gaza, warning that a lack of funding, restrictions on material entry, fuel shortages, and a lack of spare parts and heavy machinery are hampering efforts to reduce the risk of flooding. In the West Bank, UN teams reported ongoing settler-related violence, with around 12 Palestinians injured in attacks that lasted three days around Ramallah, which obstructed the movement of residents and vehicles, including ambulances.

Additionally, Israeli naval forces detained 10 fishermen off the coast of Gaza, citing the boats being fired upon.

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