Geneva: The United Nations has called for the reopening of all crossings into Gaza for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid, dismissing recent reports of aid distribution by the U.S.-run Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) as 'a distraction.'

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N. humanitarian office (OCHA), emphasized the necessity of reopening all crossings into Gaza, ensuring a secure environment, and expediting the facilitation of missions and approvals for emergency supplies positioned just outside the border. Laerke criticized Israeli restrictions on aid, noting that the assistance permitted into Gaza was selectively chosen and often did not align with the actual needs on the ground.

Juliette Touma, spokeswoman for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), stated during the same briefing via videolink that U.N. agencies lacked information on whether the GHF had delivered any supplies to the besieged territory. Touma underscored that the needs are substantial, highlighting that a minimum of 500-600 trucks should enter Gaza daily, carrying not just food but also medicine, medical supplies, vaccines for children, fuel, water, and other essentials for survival.