The United Nations has reported that Israeli authorities have blocked access to more than 600 aid trucks waiting at the Karem Abu Salem, also known as the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, for three days.
Mr. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, explained that the organisation requires clearance from COGAT, the Israeli agency responsible for managing activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, to retrieve and deliver the supplies.
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He noted that while the UN and Israeli officials previously agreed on a safe route for aid delivery, the current route authorised by Israel is considered unsafe for both personnel and cargo.
The ongoing insecurity in the region, combined with these restrictions, is severely hampering humanitarian efforts.
The UN highlighted that the lack of cooperation and difficulties in securing safe passage continue to delay urgent humanitarian assistance to those in need within Gaza.
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