12 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Sam Rose - The humanitarian context

12 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Sam Rose - The humanitarian context

From Britain Palestine Project by Diana Safieh

June 4, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

Sam Rose discusses the humanitarian challenges in Gaza and the impact of ongoing conflict on civilians and humanitarian efforts.

Sam Rose , Director of Planning at UNRWA, provides a frontline assessment of the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reflects on the immense challenges facing humanitarian organisations operating in the territory. Drawing on his experience working in Gaza between early 2024 and March 2025, Rose examines the realities facing civilians after nearly three years of conflict, the pressures on humanitarian agencies, and the wider political context shaping the crisis. The session explores: The continuing humanitarian emergency in Gaza despite the reduction in large-scale hostilities. The role of UNRWA and the challenges it faces in maintaining services under political, operational and financial pressure. Conditions experienced by displaced Palestinians, including shelter, sanitation, water and food insecurity. The long-term impact of displacement and the cumulative effects of years of conflict on Gaza's population. Public health concerns, including disease outbreaks, malnutrition, environmental hazards and the collapse of basic infrastructure. The difficulties humanitarian agencies face in delivering assistance and restoring essential services. The importance of education and the efforts…

People in this episode

Host: Diana Safieh

Guest: Sam Rose

Topics covered

  • humanitarian situation in Gaza
  • challenges facing humanitarian organizations
  • displaced Palestinians
  • public health concerns
  • education in conflict zones

Keywords

  • Gaza
  • humanitarian crisis
  • UNRWA
  • displacement
  • public health
  • education
  • conflict
  • humanitarian agencies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UNRWA

Places: Gaza

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