Catastrophic

Tons of waste pose “catastrophic” risks in Gaza, UNRWA says

More than 330,000 tons of waste have accumulated in or near populated areas across Gaza as of Sunday, the United Nations’ relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Thursday. The waste poses “catastrophic environmental (and) health risks,” UNRWA said. “Children rummage through trash daily.” The UN agency also reiterated its call for a ceasefire, saying …

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Egypt Independent June 13, 2024

‘Catastrophic’ Israeli strikes in central Gaza leave 210 dead

‘Catastrophic’ Israeli strikes in central Gaza leave 210 dead Hospital reportedly faces bombing threat amid strikes on Deir el-Balah and

Middle East Eye June 9, 2024

War on Gaza: Patients die at hospital as France warns Israel against ‘catastrophic’ Rafah attack

War on Gaza: Patients die at hospital as France warns Israel against ‘catastrophic’ Rafah attack Israel’s foreign minister says it

Middle East Eye February 17, 2024

War on Gaza: Red Cross warns of ‘catastrophic’ health situation for chronically ill patients

War on Gaza: Red Cross warns of ‘catastrophic’ health situation for chronically ill patients Senior Red Cross official tells Middle

Middle East Eye February 8, 2024

Catastrophic wildfires are likely deadliest on record in Chile, UN agency says

CNN — The devastating wildfires tearing across large parts of Chile are believed to be the country’s deadliest on record, according to the United Nations disaster agency, as firefighters struggle to contain more than 160 blazes after days of burning. The fires have claimed at least 123 lives and hundreds of people are still missing, …

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Egypt Independent February 7, 2024