UN says 'trickle' of aid reaches north Gaza, as Israel denies blocking accessCogat Israeli military body Cogat said 50 lorries delivered aid from Jordan to northern Gaza on WednesdayIsrael has denied obstructing humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, after the US warned its ally in a letter to urgently boost humanitarian access or risk having some military assistance cut off. The first aid in two weeks was allowed into northern Gaza following the letter, but the UN's acting humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya described it as a “trickle”. It also calls on Israel to ensure deliveries via the Jordanian land corridor are not impeded and to end the "isolation of northern Gaza". And it's not due to Israel's efforts of failure to deliver humanitarian assistance,” he said. Hamas has previously denied stealing aid and said Israel is to blame for shortages.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 17, 2024 11:53 UTC