UN To Boost Security for Aid Operations in Gaza Following Israeli Approval
The United Nations announced on Monday that it has received authorization from Israeli authorities to enhance security measures for its humanitarian operations in Gaza. This approval allows for importing additional armored vehicles and personal protection equipment into the region, a crucial development as the conflict with Hamas nears its tenth month and general law and order deteriorates.
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Scott Anderson, the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, highlighted the challenges faced in delivering aid amid what he described to reporters as “total lawlessness” in the enclave, home to 2.3 million people. Anderson detailed the operational difficulties, noting that while Israel controls and approves all aid entries, the UN has struggled with internal distribution due to threats and assaults on truck drivers by local crime families, who impede the movement of supplies.
He explained that these families often demand protection money, further complicating efforts to deliver essential goods and services. Despite these challenges, the UN provides between 25 and 70 aid trucks daily to northern Gaza, though commercial access remains blocked. In southern Gaza, the situation is slightly better on days when up to 100 trucks succeed in delivering aid, thanks to commercial operations that pay for protection.
