United Nations: Rafah crossing is a lifeline for aid heading to Gaza
The United Nations has called for all crossings to be opened to allow the scope of assistance to expand and begin to change the situation on the ground in Gaza, stressing the critical importance of the Rafah crossing as a lifeline for life-saving aid heading to
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) explained that supplies coming from Egypt still need to take a long detour and are subject to inspection on the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, awaiting the opening of in a way that provides more direct access.
Supplies to Gaza
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher confirmed that the humanitarian teams are prepared and now need sufficient access to deliver large quantities of required aid, noting the necessity of the presence and participation of international non-governmental organizations.
According to OCHA, it does not issue Powers
