More funding is urgently needed for lifesaving aid in Gaza while concern is deepening over high numbers of civilians killed since the beginning of the crisis and human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Briefing reporters .
Conflict ignited in the Middle East on October 7 after Palestinian militant group launched a “surprise attack” on Israel. In response, Israeli government started conducting retaliatory strikes on Gaza Strip and introduced a complete humanitarian blockage of the region.