UN worried about dire situation in Israeli-blockaded Gaza

The UN has expressed concerns about dismal living conditions due to a high jobless rate in the Gaza Strip, which is grappling with a devastating Zionist regimesiege.

UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid and Development Activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Robert Piper made the remarks during a visit to Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Turkey’s Anadolu news agency reported on Thursday.

“Gaza continues to face difficult conditions even though the Palestinian people have great potential,” Piper said.

There are many educated people in Gaza, he said, warning, however, that university graduates face few employment opportunities in the blockaded coastal enclave.

“The high unemployment rate poses a serious challenge,” the UN official added.

Elsewhere in his comments, Piper called on the international community to contribute to the development of Gaza and praised the Palestinian people for their ability to adapt to the difficult circumstances under the Israeli regime blockade.

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