The United Nations has been forced to halt its aid operations in Gaza due to Israel’s new evacuation orders for Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, a senior UN official confirmed at a briefing in New York. The UN had previously relocated its operations to Deir el-Balah after evacuation orders for Rafah in May but is now facing challenges as the Israeli military expands its offensive. UNRWA, the agency for Palestinian refugees, can continue operating within the population despite the challenges other UN agencies face.
The situation in Gaza has become very difficult for the UN, with staff forced to move quickly, leaving equipment behind. The displacement of Palestinians due to evacuation orders is severely impacting humanitarian aid operations, with the World Food Programme facing disruptions. UNRWA is still providing services but is squeezed into a small area of Gaza. The suspension of aid will have a significant impact on the population in need.
Despite international condemnation, Palestinians continue to suffer as they are displaced multiple times, facing uncertainty about where they will sleep and how they will survive. The lack of protection for humanitarian workers poses a significant challenge, making it difficult to continue aid operations. The UN’s decision to halt aid highlights the dire situation in Gaza and the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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