New Delhi, June 19 -- Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah M Abu Shawesh, has issued a desperate appeal to the international community and the Indian government, describing the situation in Gaza as a "catastrophic" crisis that requires immediate intervention.

Speaking with ANI, the envoy highlighted the "mass destruction" of Gaza's entire infrastructure, noting that the collapse of essential services, such as sewage systems, has led to the widespread transmission of diseases linked to poor hygiene.

Emphasising the dire need for humanitarian assistance, the Ambassador stated that the time for international intervention has reached a critical juncture.

"When it came to the situation in Palestine, it's a very catastrophic situation. ...