Besieged Gaza on verge of explosion

Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NOGs) strongly condemned on Sunday the Israeli continued ban of construction materials’ access into Gaza Strip, warning against its serious implications on the deteriorating humanitarian situation.

The NGOs pointed out in a statement issued Sunday that Israeli authorities have tightened restrictions on Gaza’s commercial imports and exports, further exacerbating the economic, social, and humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave.

Gaza Strip has reached an unprecedented level of food-insecurity, unemployment, and poverty rates, the statement added.

The statement warned of the serious implications of the slow reconstruction process, adding that thousands of homes and health and educational facilities, which were destroyed during Israel’s 2014 aggression, are still in need for rehabilitation and reconstruction.

The NGOs said that the international mechanism for Gaza reconstruction has deepened the suffering of Gaza people and imposed more restrictions on the reconstruction process.

The organizations also expressed concern over the donor countries’ failure to fulfill their financial pledges.

The statement called on the international community to act urgently to end the Israeli siege on Gaza and to accelerate its reconstruction.