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UN spokesman says Gaza faces 'trickle' of aid, urges ceasefire and visa clarity after OCHA allegations
Summary
At a U.N. briefing, the U.N. spokesperson described a severe humanitarian collapse in Gaza, called for a ceasefire and unfettered aid access, and said punitive visa restrictions and allegations against OCHA staff complicate relief efforts.
The U.N. spokesperson, identified in the briefing as Steph, said the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is unprecedented and urged an immediate ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access.
Steph said aid deliveries face “severe security risks,” that “crossings remain unreliable,” and that “critical supplies are routinely delayed or blocked.” She added: “The amount of aid that has been entering Gaza is only a trickle compared to the immense needs.”
Why it matters: The U.N. warned partners that hunger and malnutrition among children have reached catastrophic levels and that hospitals risk shutdown because of fuel and supply shortages. The U.N. said a ceasefire would allow humanitarian agencies to scale up operations and provide food, water, shelter, medical care and protection.
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