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UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza after deadly incidents at aid sites and critical fuel shortages
Summary
The United Nations said dozens were killed and hundreds injured near aid distribution sites in Gaza, called for independent investigations and immediate restoration of humanitarian access, and warned that fuel shortages threaten hospitals and essential services.
The United Nations spokesperson said dozens were killed and hundreds injured in shootings near food distribution sites in Gaza and renewed calls for independent investigations, immediate humanitarian access and protection for civilians.
"It is unacceptable," the spokesperson said, reporting that partners working on health told U.N. agencies that more than 60 people were killed and over 280 injured, some critically, while waiting for aid in Khan Yunis. The spokesperson said the Israeli military told U.N. officials its troops shot at a crowd and that the incident is under review.
Why this matters: U.N. agencies described the incidents as part of "a chilling pattern" in which civilians are attacked while seeking food. The spokesperson cited Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) field…
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