NEW YORK: People living in Gaza deserve to regain their “dignity” rather than merely survive, the UN aid chief said on Thursday, as he criticized Israeli obstructions to the distribution of humanitarian assistance. Tom Fletcher, addressing the UN Security Council, acknowledged the flow of aid has improved since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Oct. 10 — with an average of 100 deliveries entering the Palestinian territory each day.

NEW YORK CITY: Seven months after the Security Council adopted Resolution 2803 in support of the US peace plan for Gaza, the ceasefire in the territory remains fragile and the…

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher emphasises the need for dignity over mere survival for Gaza's residents, criticising Israeli obstructions to humanitarian aid as he addresses the UN…