The US State Department announced that the United Nations is closely monitoring signs of Hamas diverting humanitarian aid intended for civilians in Gaza and added that no such signs have been reported so far. Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the State Department, stated, "UN-affiliated organizations provide humanitarian aid after it enters Gaza, and to date, they have not reported any signs of diversion to us." Miller mentioned that the UN has mechanisms in place to ensure that Hamas does not seize aid intended for civilians. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs announced that 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid crossed from the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Monday. Additionally, on Saturday and Sunday, a total of 34 trucks managed to enter Gaza with rescue equipment. This is less than 4% of the average daily goods that were entering Gaza before October 7. Rafah is the main crossing of Gaza to Egypt, and after the terrorist attack on October 7 by Hamas from the Gaza Strip into Israel and the subsequent "complete siege" of Gaza by Israel, this crossing has become the focal point for efforts to deliver international aid to the residents of Gaza. Borrell called for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. The third humanitarian aid convoy entered the Rafah crossing. A joint statement from six countries regarding the Israel-Hamas war emphasized Israel's right to defend itself and protect civilians. A convoy of 17 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza.
US: UN Has No Evidence of Humanitarian Aid Diversion in Gaza
The US State Department stated that the UN has found no evidence of Hamas diverting humanitarian aid in Gaza. This announcement comes amid ongoing humanitarian efforts and international scrutiny following the recent conflict. The situation is critical as humanitarian aid continues to be delivered through the Rafah crossing.
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📰 What Happened
The US State Department announced that the UN has found no evidence of Hamas diverting humanitarian aid in Gaza. This comes as humanitarian efforts continue amid a critical situation following the recent conflict.
- 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid crossed into Gaza through the Rafah crossing on Monday.
- This is significantly less than the average daily goods entering Gaza before the conflict.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israel-Hamas conflict has escalated recently, leading to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which is under siege. The international community is closely monitoring the situation to ensure aid reaches civilians.
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