Gaza Awaits Lifeline: UN Urges Faster Aid Delivery Amid Famine and Uncertainty
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The United Nations is sounding the alarm over the slow pace of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, where millions face hunger and desperation. Since the October 10 ceasefire, the UN and its partners have managed to bring in 37,000 metric tonnes of aid, mostly food, but much more is needed to alleviate the crisis. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq warned that despite progress, people's needs remain immense, with too many obstacles hindering aid access. The main entry points into Gaza remain limited to just two crossings, with no direct access to northern Gaza from Israel or southern Gaza from Egypt. NGO staff are also being denied access, exacerbating the situation. The UN's World Food Programme is urging the opening of all crossing points to flood the famine-hit territory with aid. Their goal is to reach 1.6 million people with food parcels, which provide enough sustenance for a family for 10 days. Meanwhile, the United States is pushing for a vote on its draft Security Council resolution aimed at bolstering President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. The text welcomes the 'Board of Peace', a transitional governing body for Gaza envisioned in Trump's 20-point plan, and authorizes member states to establish an international security force to provide border security, demilitarize the Gaza Strip, and achieve 'permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups'. However, diplomatic sources raise concerns over the lack of oversight, the role of the Palestinian Authority, and the details of the ISF's mandate.
