UN says Israel continues to limit humanitarian aid for Gaza

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Israel has continued to obstruct UN humanitarian efforts in Gaza, with UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stating that although supplies are sent to the Kerem Shalom crossing, they are delayed by Israeli inspections before entering the region.

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00:00Israel has continued to obstruct the humanitarian work of the United Nations in the Gaza Strip.

00:07Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Stefan Dujaric,

00:11says that the UN and its partners continue to send supplies to Kerem Shalom Crossing,

00:16where Israeli authorities scan them before they can enter Gaza.

00:21We and our partners continue to send supplies to Kerem Shalom Crossing,

00:25where Israeli authorities scan them before they can enter Gaza.

00:29For today, we submitted over 130 pre-cleared truckloads for a second and final Israeli clearance,

00:36but only 50 of them which were carrying flour were approved to enter the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

00:44On Tuesday alone, six out of 13 UN aid shipment requests were denied, including the urgently needed fuel.

00:51The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that without immediate access to fuel,

00:58UN's essential services in Gaza could be forced to shut down.

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