NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top humanitarian official on Wednesday called on Israel to open more border crossings into Gaza to increase the flow of humanitarian aid. Facilitating access for civilians is a “legal obligation,” not a matter of political negotiation, he added. The appeal by Tom Fletcher, under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, came amid ongoing efforts to implement a fragile US-led peace deal in Gaza that was agreed this week in Sharm El-Sheikh with the backing of world leaders.

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top humanitarian official on Wednesday called on Israel to open more border crossings into Gaza to increase the flow of humanitarian aid. Facilitating…

Palestinians in Gaza are reported to be stockpiling food, amid anxiety that the ceasefire will unravel.

United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher calls for immediate 'unhindered access' for aid deliveries.

GAZA: A senior UNICEF official has warned that the quality of relief aid entering Gaza is as vital as its quantity, stressing the need for unrestricted access to essential…