U.N. Accuses Hamas-Affiliated Forces of Raiding 1 Gaza Aid Site, Halting Food Distribution
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 13
U.N. Accuses Hamas-Affiliated Forces of Raiding 1 Gaza Aid Site, Halting Food Distribution
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 13
Summary
Saturday’s raid on a World Food Program distribution center and warehouse in Gaza forced the U.N. to suspend work at the site, its top humanitarian official in Jerusalem said.
Ramiz Alakbarov said armed men tied to Gaza’s de facto authorities endangered staff, intimidated aid workers and disrupted lifesaving food deliveries, calling it part of a broader pattern of obstruction.
Hamas government spokesman Ismail Thawabteh said Gaza police entered the warehouse during an anti-smuggling operation and argued the action was meant to stop aid from being used to bring in illicit goods.
Food shortages remain acute despite a nominal Israel-Hamas truce, with aid groups saying essentials are still hard to find and prices often remain above prewar levels.