Gaza Herald – The UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson, Stephan Dujarric, confirmed that Israel continues to impose tight restrictions on humanitarian aid access into Gaza despite the October 2025 ceasefire agreement
Speaking at a press briefing in New York, Dujarric cited reports from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, noting that relief operations in Gaza still face “major obstacles.”
Between 6 and 11 February, around 50 humanitarian missions were coordinated, but Israeli authorities allowed only half to enter the Strip, highlighting the ongoing limitations on aid movement.
The humanitarian crisis stems from Israel’s genocide in Gaza that began on 8 October 2023 and lasted for two years, resulting in over 72,000 Palestinians killed and more than 171,000 injuries, most of them women and children, alongside the destruction of nearly 90% of the Strip’s civilian infrastructure.
Although the ceasefire came into effect on 10 October 2025, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 601 killed and 1,607 injuries due to Israeli violations since the agreement.
The UN emphasizes that despite the halt of large-scale hostilities, humanitarian conditions remain critical. Restrictions on border crossings and the delivery of agreed quantities of food, medical supplies, and emergency shelter, including tents and mobile homes, continue to prevent meaningful relief for the civilian population.
