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UN relief operation in Gaza could shut down within hours

The UN says it's going to run out of fuel in Gaza in the next 24 hours.

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by The Star

News25 October 2023 - 08:46
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In Summary


• UN chief Antonio Guterres said he is "deeply concerned about the clear violations of international humanitarian law that we are witnessing in Gaza".

• Hamas-run health ministry says almost 5,800 people have been killed since 7 October.

UN chief Antonio Guterres

The UN has warned that its humanitarian work in Gaza may come to a halt as it's running out of fuel.

Some aid trucks have entered the blockaded strip but aid agencies continue to warn of a catastrophic situation, especially in hospitals overflowing with the injured.

UN chief Antonio Guterres said he is "deeply concerned about the clear violations of international humanitarian law that we are witnessing in Gaza".

US President Joe Biden has said aid is not getting in “fast enough" and Secretary of State Blinken has suggested a "humanitarian pause" in the conflict.

More than 200 hostages abducted by Hamas are still being held in Gaza - four have so far been freed.

Israel has continued its heavy bombing of Gaza - the Hamas-run health ministry says almost 5,800 people have been killed since 7 October.

More than 1,400 were killed in the attacks on Israel by Hamas gunmen who raided communities near the border, targeting civilians.

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