Mathilde De Riedmatten, Deputy Head of the The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), said on Monday that she was concerned about the living conditions in Gaza, stressing that more than half of the population under 18 is dependent on foreign aid.
"The ICRC is concerned about the fact that the 1.5 million people in the Strip are unable to live a normal and dignified life," De Reidman said, in an interview published by the organization.
"Health-care facilities are suffering from the restrictions imposed by Israel on the transfer of medical equipment, building materials and many basic items needed for maintenance," she said, adding that the city's infrastructure, including water, sanitation and buildings are in desperate need of repair. more
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