United Nations: Gaza's congested roads expose aid convoys to looting.

Stefan Dujarric, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, stated that the congestion on the roads leading to Gaza to deliver aid exposes the convoys to security risks and looting.

He pointed out that the other routes available for the convoys are insufficient, causing traffic jams and putting the convoys at risk of looting and security threats.

He noted that 1.5 million people are still in urgent need of support, and that the needs are extremely high.

He mentioned that the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs continues its operations throughout the Gaza Strip, despite the extremely dire humanitarian conditions.

He added that efforts to expand access to health services are still facing difficulties due to the severe shortage of essential materials and the significant damage to infrastructure during the war.

The Israeli genocide war in Gaza, which began on October 8, 2023, and lasted for two years, left more than 70,000 Palestinian casualties and about 171,000 injured, most of whom are children and women, along with massive destruction, with the UN estimating the cost of reconstruction at around $70 billion.