UN Warns of Lawlessness and Looting in Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

UN officials report widespread looting of aid supplies and deteriorating living conditions in Gaza, with over 100 aid deliveries blocked since October.

• UN Emergency Coordinator Tom Fletcher describes a collapse of law and order in Gaza, with armed groups looting humanitarian supplies.
• Efforts to deliver aid to Gaza have been severely hindered, with over 100 UN aid requests denied by Israel since October 6.
• The northern Gaza Strip has been under siege for more than two months, with officials warning of an impending famine in the region.
• Israeli military operations in densely populated areas continue, leaving schools, hospitals, and infrastructure in ruins.
• While Israel claims adequate supplies are available, international bodies assert Israel holds responsibility for ensuring civilian access to essential resources.

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