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UN: Ceasefire improved aid flows to Gaza but access, fuel and visas remain urgent gaps
Summary
The United Nations says the recent ceasefire led to increased aid deliveries to Gaza but that the volume remains far below needs as more crossings, visas for UN and NGOs and sustained fuel supplies are needed; WHO evacuated critical patients and UN agencies reported deliveries and logistical corrections.
The United Nations said the recent ceasefire has allowed more humanitarian aid into Gaza but that deliveries remain well below needs and that multiple logistical and administrative barriers persist.
UN spokesperson Farhan said the ceasefire produced “a 46% increase in the amount of aid” tracked by the UN mechanism but added, “much more still needs to be done,” calling for more open crossing points, “passage for aid workers and civilians, unrestricted entry of goods, sustained entry of fuel, and operational space for the UN and NGOs.”
Why it matters: rapid, predictable access and adequate fuel are prerequisites for scaling medical evacuations, food and water distribution and repairs to damaged sanitation systems across Gaza.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported needs assessments at two collective centers in Gaza City’s Azetoun neighborhood hosting more than 200 returning families. Observers documented “extremely poor” hygiene conditions, widespread skin disease…
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