The United Nations has been forced to halve food rations for the population of the Gaza Strip, citing restrictions that Israel continues to impose on humanitarian efforts. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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UN spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters on Monday that due to "ongoing restrictions affecting the ability to deliver sufficient volumes of aid," UN partners have been forced to reduce the amount of aid to one shipment per family, covering only half of the minimum caloric needs until the end of the month.
Haq clarified that he blames Israel's restrictions on:
- Checkpoints for aid.
- Types of items allowed to be imported.
- Number of visas for humanitarian workers.
The drastic reduction in aid underscores the fragility of humanitarian operations in Gaza, despite a ceasefire that should have allowed more resources to enter. According to the UN, current supplies are only a fraction of what is needed, while the onset of winter exacerbates the urgency of the situation.