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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
UN threatens to halt aid operations in Gaza unless Israel better protects workers
WASHINGTON — Senior UN officials have told Israel they will suspend aid operations across Gaza unless urgent steps are taken to better protect humanitarian workers, two UN officials say.
A UN letter sent to senior Israeli officials this month said Israel must provide UN workers with direct communication with Israeli forces on the ground in Gaza, among other steps, the officials says.
They speak on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing negotiations with Israeli officials. The UN officials say there has been no final decision on suspending operations across Gaza and that talks with Israelis are ongoing.
The UN World Food Programme has already suspended aid delivery from a US-built pier in Gaza over security concerns.
Israeli military officials do not immediately respond to a request for comment.
