(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Euro-Mid Observer for Human Rights warned of the consequences of a looming humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip due to the worsening fuel shortages.
These shortages impact the public services provided to Gaza residents accompanied by threats of environmental and humanitarian crises that might paralyze all aspects of life in the Strip.
The Geneva-based organization warned in a statement issued on Friday of the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza which is expected to exacerbate in the light of the ongoing political crisis in Egypt, unless the international community intervenes soon to provide Gaza with the needed relief, and avoid further repercussions on 1.7 million people.
The recent Egyptian security restrictions in the border areas led to shutting tunnels that are described as the only main lifeline to provide Gaza with fuel supplies, commodities, and goods that alleviate impacts of the Israeli siege which was imposed on the Strip seven years ago, the statement said.
The human rights organization noted that the ongoing gas shortage reached an alarming level and warned of a real catastrophic situation within hours in public hospitals and health centers.
The Euro-Mid pointed out that the impact of the fuel shortage is also threatening the fishing sector, as 4000 fishing boats in Gaza would be grounded in case they couldn't get the required amounts of fuel.
As for electricity in Gaza, it asserted that the crisis is leaving the electricity services with deep impacts in different levels, especially pumping the sewage water to the sea, which can cause a real environmental catastrophe, the Euro-Mid statement said.
Euro-Mid, referring to the growing gas shortage crisis, mentioned that while Gaza Strip needs 250 tons of gas daily, it just receives about 130 tons on average via Kerem Shalom crossing with Israel, with a deficit of about %50 every day.
The Euro-Mid urged the international community to act immediately to deal with the consequences of the current crisis, open all Gaza crossings, and put more pressure on Israel to lift the ongoing blockade completely and instantly.
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