In an interview with Anadolu, UN special rapporteur on the right to health Tlaleng Mofokeng deemed Israel’s actions in Gaza “genocide” and provided a grim account of the conditions in Gaza, which has been under intense Israeli bombardment since October 7.

Mofokeng emphasised the catastrophic humanitarian crisis, noting that Gaza’s residents are deprived of essential services and basic needs. “We know that people are trying to survive, but that’s really all they can do,” she said, adding there is no food, safe drinking water, and safe housing.

She highlighted that the mental health of Gazans has deteriorated severely due to the relentless bombings, leading to widespread trauma.

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