World Food Programme’s Urgent Call for Improved Access in Gaza
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is reaching a dire point, as highlighted by Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme. During a recent interview with CNN, McCain, who is also the widow of the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, emphasized the urgent need for better access to provide essential aid to the region.
McCain’s remarks followed her latest visit to Gaza, where she observed the increasing challenges in delivering aid. The situation became more complicated when Israel decided to halt its daytime ceasefires, which previously facilitated humanitarian efforts.
“This is really at a critical phase right now. We need to get in. And famine and malnourishment both. It’s not just about food, it’s about water, it’s about medicine,” McCain stated, underscoring the multifaceted nature of the crisis.
The executive director stressed the necessity for more routes and safer access to reach those in need. “And we need to get further in. I need more routes to be able to go, to get in. Not just the same two roads that we’ve been able to use. We need more routes, and of course, we need safe access,” she added.
During her visit, McCain’s observations led to a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, following their meeting, Netanyahu accused McCain of misrepresenting the conditions she witnessed in Gaza.
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