The United Nations on Monday (July 13) said Gaza's de facto authorities had obstructed humanitarian operations, intimidating aid workers and disrupting food distribution in the territory, where aid agencies are struggling to sustain food supplies.
U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Ramiz Alakbarov, the deputy special coordinator for the Middle East peace process and U.N. humanitarian coordinator, condemned the recent actions. He said armed personnel affiliated with the de facto authorities forced their way into a food distribution point in Jabalia, northern Gaza, on Saturday, causing workers to halt distributions.
Asked who the U.N. meant by de facto authorities, Dujarric said the reference should be understood as Hamas, not Israel or other militias.
The Food and Agriculture Organization said it last brought animal feed into Gaza on June 4. It said feed prices had doubled or tripled since early February, further threatening livestock and local food availability there.
