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From August 1 to 11, Israeli authorities obstructed 32 of 85 coordinated humanitarian aid missions intended for northern Gaza, while an additional 13 were impeded and six were canceled due to logistical and security reasons.
"The suffering of women, men and many children seeking protection, who have been fleeing the fights in Gaza for months, is immeasurable. They must not get in the crossfire any longer," the ministry stated.
A UN expert on North Korea is facing arrest in Switzerland over allegations of espionage for China.
As of the UN latest update, approximately 3,070 Palestinians have been forced from their homes due to a combination of demolitions, Israeli settler violence, and land confiscations.
The conflict, which has intensified over the past few weeks, has seen a surge in aerial and ground assaults, particularly affecting areas densely populated with displaced persons.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted the operation on Tuesday, targeting what they described as militant positions.
The official highlighted that UNIFIL’s presence serves as a critical mediator, helping to de-escalate tensions and mitigate potential conflicts between Israeli and Lebanese forces.
The UN is evacuating dependents of international staff from Lebanon due to escalating regional tensions. The move follows increased conflict between Lebanon and Israel and ongoing violence in Gaza.
The violence did not cease with the settlers' actions; when Israeli forces arrived at the scene, they arrested four Palestinians before withdrawing, OCHA reported.
Hundreds of Palestinians remain trapped in eastern Khan Younis amid intense hostilities, with rescue teams unable to reach them due to Israeli military restrictions, reports the UN’s humanitarian aid agency.
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