Israel Halts UNRWA Food Convoys to Northern Gaza

The head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) has criticized Israel for ending its approval of UNRWA food convoys to northern Gaza, calling it an intentional obstruction of lifesaving assistance during a man-made famine. UNRWA has been in crisis since Israel accused some of its staff of involvement in Hamas attacks, leading to a pause in funding from the US and others. UNRWA's head was also denied entry to Gaza by Israeli authorities, further hindering its ability to fulfill its mandate and potentially worsening the humanitarian situation.