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UN says ceasefire expanded aid delivery in Gaza but closure of crossings threatens supplies
Summary
At a UN briefing, the spokesperson said the ceasefire enabled large-scale humanitarian access across Gaza, with UNICEF, WFP and partners delivering food, water and shelter; the closure of several cargo crossings since yesterday, however, has left thousands of aid consignments undelivered and risks reversing recent gains.
The United Nations spokesperson, Steph, told reporters that the secretary-general arrived in Cairo today and will use his attendance at the extraordinary Arab League Summit to press for a durable political horizon for Gaza while underscoring the immediate need to maintain humanitarian access.
Steph said the recent ceasefire had allowed the UN and partners to “scale up the delivery of lifesaving assistance” across Gaza but warned that the closure of the Karim Shalom, Erez and Zakeem crossings for cargo since yesterday has left vital consignments undelivered. "We must be allowed to access to deliver vital lifesaving aid. We need to get aid in and the hostages out," she said, quoting Tom Fletcher, the UN emergency relief coordinator.
Why this matters: The closure of Gaza cargo crossings threatens the flow of food, water, medical supplies and shelter materials…
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