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In a concerning development, Israeli occupation forces blocked United Nations workers from entering the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing. This crossing, controlled by Israeli troops, is a crucial point for humanitarian aid delivery in the region. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs expressed its disappointment as access was denied, impacting the UN’s stock in Gaza.
The UN has a limited supply of fuel for humanitarian operations in Gaza, lasting only about a day, due to the closure of the Rafah crossing with Egypt. This closure affects the entire humanitarian mission in Gaza, especially in light of the ongoing ban on aid entry through Rafah. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned of the dire consequences if aid and fuel supplies are not allowed through the Rafah crossing.
The disruption of supply routes could lead to a worsening humanitarian crisis, with ‘catastrophic hunger’ looming over the people of Gaza. It is crucial for aid to reach those in need to prevent further suffering in the region.
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