New York (UNA/WAFA) - The United Nations has made 41 attempts this month to reach besieged civilians in northern Gaza with life-saving aid, but the Israeli occupation authorities have prevented all of these attempts, said UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.
Al-Haq said in the daily media briefing that the occupation authorities rejected 37 of these missions, noting that the 4 missions that were approved were met with obstacles on the ground and only achieved part of their tasks..
He added that parts of northern Gaza have been under siege for more than 50 days, while residents are subjected to intense bombardment and are in dire need of assistance..
Haq explained that families who fled northern Gaza in search of safety and shelter in Gaza City are also facing severe shortages of supplies and services, in addition to overcrowding and poor hygiene conditions..
For its part, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stressed that international humanitarian law requires the protection of civilians and ensuring that their basic survival needs are met, whether they remain in their places or flee..
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