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UN warns Gaza aid suspension, closure of crossings threatens food, maternal services
Summary
The UN said an announced suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza and recent closures of cargo crossings risk reversing gains made since the Jan. 19 ceasefire, endangering food security and reproductive health services while funding remains far short of requirements.
The United Nations spokesperson said Israel announced a suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza on Sunday, March 2, and warned that closures of all cargo crossing points risk undoing life‑saving deliveries made since the Jan. 19 ceasefire.
Why it matters: UN agencies say the stoppage and access restrictions could force community kitchens and bakeries to reduce or suspend operations, cut distributions of food parcels and flour, and impede restoration of local food production — worsening already critical food insecurity.
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) told the briefing that ‘‘recent closures of…
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