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UN Slams Israel's Curbs on Gaza Aid
More than 1.3 million Gazans lack tents as bureaucratic and security delays hinder aid delivery despite lifted restrictions, according to the United Nations.
- On Tuesday, international relief organisations said aid and shelter materials remain blocked or fail to reach Gaza despite Israel lifting restrictions, while trucks queued near the Rafah border crossing on August 13, 2025.
- Amid security concerns, Israeli authorities classified tent poles as potentially dual-use items, effectively blocking shelter materials for nearly six months despite Israel's denial of restrictions and its security inspections at Kerem Shalom Crossing.
- The United Nations said this month that over 1.3 million Gazans lack tents, and the Norwegian Refugee Council applied to deliver 3,000 tents but had not received a reply.
- Aid groups warned continued delays in shelter aid could cause more deaths, while Israel said deliveries via the Kerem Shalom Crossing would be allowed but subject to inspections; the Red Cross received COGAT permission via the Jordanian corridor but faces challenges.
- Last month, Israel announced measures to let more aid in and said on Saturday it would begin allowing shelter materials; OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke said the United Nations and partners have brought in some aid despite ongoing obstacles.
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Aid groups say shelter materials are still not entering Gaza
By Emma Farge and Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA (Reuters) -International aid groups say they have not yet been able to deliver shelter materials to Gaza despite Israeli authorities saying they have lifted restrictions on such supplies, and warn that further delays could cause more Palestinian deaths.Aid organisations say Israel had in effect been blocking the delivery of materials for shelters for nearly six months, with tent poles previously listed …
UN slams Israel's curbs on Gaza aid
The United Nations took aim Tuesday at Israel's months-long block on bringing tents into the Gaza Strip, despite continual displacement orders being issued to civilians in the devastated territory. Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA, said shelter items had been banned from entering Gaza for about five months — a period in which more than 700,000 people had been displaced or re-displaced. "They may have been provided with …
The United Nations accuses Israel of blocking the supply of tents to the Gaza Strip.
For several months, the delivery of tents to the Gaza Strip has been blocked by Israel. This situation has been denounced by the UN, which highlights the needs of the people. These tents are important for the people, forced to increase movements across the enclave. - A blockage of tent deliveries to Gaza: the UN denounces the attitude of the Israeli authorities (International).
UN slams Israel’s block on bringing tents to Gaza
GENEVA: The United Nations took aim Tuesday at Israel’s months-long block on bringing tents into the Gaza Strip, despite continual displacement orders being issued to civilians in the devastated territory. Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA, said shelter items had been banned from entering Gaza for about five months — a period in which more than 700,000
On Tuesday, the UN declared that it had not been allowed to deliver shelters in the Gaza Strip after Israel announced its plan to take control of Gaza City and neighbouring refugee camps. ...
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