Uninterrupted Flow of Aid Only Way to Prevent Worsening Gaza Disaster, Says UNRWA
In a post on the X platform on Sunday, UNRWA said the Israeli blockade -- now in its third month -- has crippled relief efforts and pushed the enclave into deeper crisis, Qatar news agency (QNA) reported.
It said Gaza urgently needs between 500 to 600 aid trucks daily, coordinated by the United Nations (UN).
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