The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has issued a stark warning about the dire consequences of the continued interruption of aid and fuel supplies at the Rafah crossing, a crucial entry point for humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip.
According to UNRWA, the disruption of supply routes at the Rafah crossing will severely impact the ongoing humanitarian response efforts across Gaza, particularly exacerbating the already critical situation of hunger faced by people in northern Gaza.
UNRWA emphasized that if the supply routes remain blocked, the catastrophic hunger crisis in Gaza will escalate further, posing a significant threat to the well-being of the population.
Israel's military has reportedly taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which has effectively halted all movement at the facility. This development has raised concerns about the ability to deliver essential aid to the besieged enclave.
A Palestinian official confirmed that Israeli tanks have seized control of the crossing, leading to a complete stoppage of humanitarian aid deliveries through this vital entry point.
Efforts to reach out to Israel's military and officials for comments on potential plans to facilitate aid deliveries to Gaza are currently underway.
The situation at the Rafah crossing underscores the urgent need for uninterrupted access to humanitarian aid and fuel supplies to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
