UN warns of ongoing strikes, severe aid restrictions in Gaza, West Bank raids
14/10/2026 | 22:09:41
New York, Oct. 14 (Petra) -- The United Nations reported on Wednesday multiple airstrikes across Gaza over the past two days, alongside shelling, demolition explosions, naval fire, and gunfire in all governorates of the enclave, particularly in areas west of the so-called "Yellow Line." Speaking at the daily press briefing, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq reiterated the vital necessity of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure at all times.
Quoting UN partners operating in the enclave, Haq noted that while some critically needed humanitarian supplies have entered Gaza, they remain insufficient to meet the population's dire needs. Delivery operations continue to face severe obstacles stemming from funding shortages and Israeli restrictions.
These restrictions include bans on the activities of certain partner organizations, entry limits on vital items such as engine oil and spare parts, and access restrictions covering more than 64 percent of the territory.
Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Office in the West Bank reported that Israeli forces raided the headquarters of Palestinian civil society organizations and a medical complex in Ramallah on Tuesday, seizing files and equipment and detaining several individuals.
//Petra// AF