Gaza's Ongoing Humanitarian Catastrophe

As the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza hangs by a thread, it’s crucial not to lose sight of the humanitarian nightmare in the besieged coastal enclave, which will only get worse if the war resumes. Joseph Hazboun, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association’s regional director for Jerusalem, joins the Orchardcast to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza before and after Oct. 7, 2023, what has improved since the ceasefire went into effect on Jan. 19, and what hasn’t. Related Links * Donate to CNEWA Canada * Trump to Meet Jordan’s King as Gaza Truce Hangs in the Balance, New York Times * Did Israel violate the Gaza ceasefire? What to know about Hamas’s pause, Al Jazeera * At least 118 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza since ceasefire: Official, Anadolu Agency * Ministers call to destroy Hamas after hostages return looking like ‘Holocaust survivors’, Times of Israel * Israel tells army to prepare plans for Palestinians ‘who wish to leave’ Gaza, The Guardian * Gaza Strip in maps: How 15 months of war have drastically changed life in the territory, BBC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readtheorchard.org/subscribe