WHO calls for humanitarian Gaza cease-fire to provide aid
By DW
22 May 2021 |
5:51 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) is asking for access to Gaza as the health care system in the Palestinian enclave is suffering critical shortages after days of heavy bombing.
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