Over 900 obstacles impede West Bank aid operations, UN says

Humanitarian operations in the occupied West Bank are severely hampered by more than 900 physical obstacles, including checkpoints, gates, and roadblocks, the United Nations reported. Daniela Gross De Almeida, a UN associate spokesperson, stated that these restrictions limit aid access, leaving those in need without sufficient help.

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Our humanitarian partners warn that aid work is delayed and limited due to the network of over 900 physical obstacles, including checkpoints, gates, roadblocks, and other barriers. This situation hinders humanitarian access and leaves those in need without adequate assistance.

"Our humanitarian partners warn that aid work is delayed and limited due to the network of over 900 physical obstacles, including checkpoints, gates, roadblocks, and other barriers," she told reporters. "This situation hinders humanitarian access and leaves those in need without adequate assistance."

In the village of Qusra near Nablus, aid workers and municipal authorities were unable to reach three Palestinian families trapped in their homes since Tuesday. Their isolation is due to a new settlement outpost near their residences and tightened access restrictions. "Our colleagues warn that efforts to protect the Palestinian population are ineffective, with settlers reportedly re-establishing a tent that the Israeli army had dismantled yesterday," De Almeida added.

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Our colleagues warn that efforts to protect the Palestinian population are ineffective, with settlers reportedly re-establishing a tent that the Israeli army had dismantled yesterday.

Meanwhile, in Gaza, humanitarian workers continue to deliver vital aid to residents despite security threats and ongoing blockades. "Last week, we and our partners mobilized immediate assistance to residents who lost their shelter or were forced to move again due to attacks, house fires, and other incidents," De Almeida said. "More than 12 reported incidents caused nearly 290 families to lose their homes and belongings due to attacks."

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Last week, we and our partners mobilized immediate assistance to residents who lost their shelter or were forced to move again due to attacks, house fires, and other incidents. More than 12 reported incidents caused nearly 290 families to lose their homes and belongings due to attacks.