UN Urges Israel to Open More Crossings for Aid Trucks into Gaza as Deliveries Lag Behind Ceasefire Terms
The United Nations has called on Israel to allow a greater number of aid trucks to enter Gaza through additional crossing points, warning that current humanitarian deliveries remain well below the levels agreed upon in the recent ceasefire deal. The appeal comes as aid agencies continue to report severe shortages of food, medicine, and essential supplies in the besieged enclave.
UN humanitarian coordinator Martin Griffiths said in a statement that while some progress has been made in facilitating access, the flow of aid “remains far below what is needed to sustain the population.” He emphasized that “more trucks, at more crossing points, on a sustained basis” are crucial to prevent further deterioration of living conditions in Gaza, where millions are struggling amid widespread destruction and displacement.
According to UN figures, the number of aid trucks entering Gaza daily has fallen short of the 500-truck benchmark outlined in the ceasefire terms. Humanitarian groups say that restrictions on border crossings and security inspections have slowed the process, leaving thousands without access to critical relief.
Israeli officials have maintained that security concerns remain a top priority, stating that each truck must undergo strict inspection procedures to prevent the smuggling of weapons or prohibited materials. However, the UN and international partners have urged Israel to balance security with humanitarian imperatives, warning that delays could lead to a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Global leaders have echoed the UN’s call, pressing for full compliance with the ceasefire’s humanitarian provisions to ensure uninterrupted aid flow into Gaza.
