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UN: Aid stuck, food and water supplies dwindling in Gaza as civilian sites hit
Summary
United Nations briefers said crossings remain largely closed, humanitarian stocks are depleted and attacks have struck schools and shelters across Gaza, worsening civilian suffering and hampering aid delivery.
Stephanie Tremblay, an associate spokesperson for the United Nations, told reporters at the noon briefing that aid flows into Gaza are severely constrained and humanitarian needs are rising after months of fighting.
"As of yesterday, 1 in every 3 community kitchens supported by the UN and our partners in Gaza has closed," Tremblay said, describing multiple strikes on facilities sheltering civilians and repeated denials of UN requests to move inside the strip.
The UN and partners reported widespread damage to civilian infrastructure. Tremblay summarized partner analyses showing that "over 95% of school buildings…
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