Louise Wateridge
Louise Wateridge is a senior official with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), where she has been instrumental in addressing humanitarian crises faced by Palestinian refugees. Recently, she has been in the news for highlighting the alarming increase in looting incidents of UNRWA facilities in Gaza, which have resulted from the ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbated by a blockade and military conflict. Wateridge's statements underscore the dire situation facing civilians in the region, emphasizing the urgent need for aid and support amidst growing hunger and desperation among the population.
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Louise Wateridge said there was little food left in Gaza.
Airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, international criticism of Israel grows
Guyana· 2025-05-21
Louise Wateridge, a spokesperson for the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, said there was little food left.
UK pauses trade talks with Israel to protest Gaza action - World
Pakistan· 2025-05-21
Louise Wateridge, a senior emergency officer at Unrwa, called the looting 'the direct result of unbearable and prolonged deprivation'.
‘Desperate, traumatised people’: Gaza faces wave of looting, theft and violence | Gaza
United Kingdom· 2025-05-07
Louise Wateridge reported on the assaults on UN facilities in Gaza due to desperation for food.
Israel lleva a Gaza al borde de la hambruna con su cerco alimentario más largo | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-04
Louise Wateridge is a senior official for the UNRWA agency based in Jordan.
Looting of Gaza stores signals worsening hunger crisisGuyana· 2025-05-01
Louise Wateridge is a senior official for the UN agency based in Jordan.
Looting of Gaza stores, community kitchens signals worsening hunger crisis, officials say
Canada· 2025-05-01