GENEVA, July 16 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The chief of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Wednesday warned that the war in Gaza has escalated beyond a humanitarian catastrophe, describing it as a fundamental threat to the rules-based international order and urging immediate action by states, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
"Entire families, entire neighbourhoods, an entire generation are being wiped out in Gaza," Philippe Lazzarini said on X, citing his address to the Emergency Conference of States held in Bogota.
"Hundreds of UNRWA staff -- our colleagues, our friends -- have been killed. Aid is blocked. Civilians are not protected," he added.
The UNRWA chief underscored that the war in Gaza is "not only a humanitarian catastrophe, it is a crisis for the rules-based international order," emphasising the urgency for states to act collectively.
In this context, Lazzarini welcomed the creation of The Hague Group -- a coalition of member states committed to upholding international law and protecting Palestinian civilians amid widespread violations of humanitarian norms.
"It's a moment for courage. I urged member states to take action for the people of Gaza," he concluded.
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