Multiple international organizations have expressed concern over the plight of civilians in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has said that its forces are currently preparing to implement a wide range of operational offensive plans including land strikes.

UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, released a statement on Saturday. It says more than 2 million people are at risk as water runs out. It said this has become "a matter of life and death."

The statement says the water system is no longer functioning. There is no fuel to operate supply stations and other facilities. It says people are forced to use dirty water from wells, increasing risks of waterborne diseases.

Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, said in the statement "Fuel is the only way for people to have safe drinking water. If not, people will start dying of severe dehydration, among them young children, the elderly and women. Water is now the last remaining lifeline."

The group calls for the immediate lifting of the blockade against humanitarian aid.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization condemns the forced evacuation of patients and health workers in a statement on the same day. It says, " Forcing more than 2000 patients to relocate to southern Gaza, where health facilities are already running at maximum capacity and unable to absorb a dramatic rise in the number of patients, could be tantamount to a death sentence."

The WHO calls for Israel to immediately reverse evacuation orders to hospitals in northern Gaza.