Tedros questioned the state of the world where basic necessities like food and water are inaccessible to people, and where healthcare workers are risking their lives amid ongoing bombings.

He lamented the closure of hospitals due to power outages and shortages of essential medicines, further exacerbating the already dire conditions in Gaza, which he described as resembling a "death zone."

According to Tedros, the toll of the aggression includes over 29,000 casualties, with many more missing or presumed dead, and a significant rise in severe malnutrition, affecting over 15% of the population in some areas.

Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Tedros called for an immediate ceasefire, cessation of airstrikes, and unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza to prevent further loss of life.

The United Nations estimates that since the onset of the aggression on October 7th last year, approximately 2.2 million people in Gaza are on the brink of famine, and three-quarters of the population have been displaced, underscoring the urgent need for international intervention to address the escalating crisis. (ILKHA)