UN complains of extensive Israeli interruption of aid movement into Gaza

NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – The United Nations has raised concerns over significant Israeli obstructions affecting humanitarian aid into Gaza.

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that of eight planned aid movements coordinated with Israeli authorities on Tuesday, only one was allowed to proceed. Seven others were impeded, denied, or canceled.

Despite the obstacles, the UN successfully delivered over 200 pallets of medicines and five fuel tankers through the Kerem Shalom crossing, alongside additional tents. “Every delivery into Gaza makes a significant difference,” Dujarric said, noting that no hospital in Gaza is fully functional, with only half partially operational.

The World Health Organization facilitated the medical evacuation of 33 Palestinians in critical condition and over 100 companions. However, more than 16,500 patients require care outside Gaza.

“We once again call for unimpeded humanitarian access so that teams can reach everyone they need,” Dujarric emphasized, warning that restrictions limit the UN’s ability to provide relief.

Since the ceasefire, at least 342 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army fire. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, military operations and settler violence have reportedly killed over 1,000 Palestinians, injured 11,000, and detained more than 20,500.

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, and Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice.