UN warns Gaza aid still too slow as Israel restricts supplies despite truce
Summary
The United Nations reports that aid to the Gaza Strip is moving too slowly even after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Despite some delivery of food and supplies, Gaza faces urgent shortages due to restricted entry points for humanitarian aid. The situation remains critical as many Palestinians lack basic necessities like food, water, and medicine.Key Facts
- The UN has delivered 37,000 metric tonnes of aid to Gaza since the October 10 ceasefire.
- Aid is entering Gaza through only two crossings, limiting the scale of assistance.
- Northern crossings from Israel and access from southern border with Egypt remain closed.
- The UN distributed food parcels to one million people but says more aid is urgently needed.
- Many families in Gaza are without food, water, and medicine due to continued restrictions.
- Israel has been carrying out demolitions in Gaza, affecting residential areas.
- More than 220 Palestinians have been killed since the truce, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
- The Israeli government confirmed the return of a deceased captive’s body from Gaza.
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