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UN says aid into Gaza constrained as crossings, equipment and safety guarantees remain blocked
Summary
UN spokesperson Stephanie said aid offloaded at the Zikim crossing has not yet been driven into Gaza, citing slow procedures, blocked equipment (including medical‑waste machinery) and the need for additional crossing openings and safety guarantees for humanitarian convoys.
United Nations spokesperson Stephanie said Wednesday that although aid has been offloaded at the Zikim crossing, UN teams have not been able to pick up and drive supplies into Gaza because roads, procedures and permissions remain unresolved.
"A number of trucks have been offloaded," Stephanie said. "But it has yet to be ... picked up and driven into Gaza." She added that "things are moving, but not moving fast enough," and that additional crossings must be opened and safety guarantees provided for convoys to scale the…
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