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UN warns Gaza humanitarian operations at ‘breaking point’ as aid convoys come under attack; UNRWA probe ongoing
Summary
The United Nations warned that humanitarian operations in Gaza are severely constrained after aid sites and convoys were hit, with the Under‑Secretary‑General for Humanitarian Affairs saying efforts face ‘mounting obstacles.’ The UN reiterated calls to protect civilians and humanitarian workers and defended UNRWA staff oversight amid allegations.
The United Nations said humanitarian operations in Gaza are under severe strain after makeshift sites and aid convoys were hit and essential infrastructure was damaged, putting relief efforts and civilians at increased risk.
The UN spokesperson said partners carrying out rapid needs assessments found tents and other shelters destroyed at makeshift sites in Yafa and Al Samud in Derral Bala — sites that host about 190 families — and that “essential infrastructure, including water, sewage and solar power systems, were affected, with three learning spaces also damaged.” Humanitarian partners provided emergency shelter materials and food aid, and another partner mobilized to provide water and sanitation services, the spokesperson…
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