Israel’s military coordination body, COGAT, announced that starting Wednesday, only 300 of the initially agreed 600 humanitarian trucks will be allowed entry into Gaza, halting commercial goods. COGAT stated that fuel and gas supplies will be restricted to humanitarian purposes.
Olga Cherevko from the U.N. aid coordination office, OCHA, emphasized the agency’s commitment to encouraging adherence to the ceasefire terms. “We hope the hostages’ bodies will be returned and the ceasefire continues,” she said. OCHA is executing a 60-day surge plan as humanitarian aid has begun flowing into Gaza after months.
Help Intensifies
UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq noted improved UN movement in Gaza post-ceasefire without needing Israeli coordination, mentioning aid advances like solar panels for desalination, improved telecommunications, and life-saving medicines from the World Food Program. He called for more crossing points, infrastructure restoration, and security for convoys.
Landmine Risk
Haq updated on UNMAS’s work amid landmine risks to displaced people and aid workers in Gaza, stating that 550 explosive munitions have been disposed of in accessible areas. “The ceasefire ended the fighting, but it did not end the crisis,” said Cherevko. Addressing unexploded ordnance is vital alongside challenges like displacement and infrastructure collapse. “Response scaling involves logistics and restoring humanity and dignity,” she added.
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