UN Halts Gaza Aid Operations After Israeli Evacuation Orders

Aug 26, 2024, 03:30 PM

United Nations humanitarian aid operations in Gaza have been halted as of Monday following new evacuation orders issued by Israel for Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The orders were given late on Sunday, prompting the UN to cease its operations due to the challenging conditions. A senior UN official confirmed the halt, stating, "We're unable to deliver today with the conditions that we're in." Despite the suspension of operations, the UN has no plans to withdraw from Gaza, emphasizing the necessity of their presence for the people in the region.