The United Nations issued an official statement accusing Hamas of raiding humanitarian aid centers, killing UN personnel, and firing at UN staff daily in Gaza. The statement said the conduct harms two million Gaza civilians and is part of a 'growing and dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence, and obstruction' that disrupts life-saving aid deliveries.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today (14:53 Jerusalem), the United Nations condemned Hamas for raiding humanitarian aid centers and killing UN personnel. The full text of the statement, released subsequently and obtained by The Zioneer, provides additional details.
The UN said Hamas raids on aid centers are 'completely unacceptable' and that the group 'murders UN people and fires at UN personnel in Gaza daily.' The statement described the situation as a 'most unusual incident that harms two million Gaza civilians' and called on Hamas to stop immediately.
The UN further warned that these events are not isolated but reflect a 'growing and dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence, and obstruction, including attempts at smuggling and harming humanitarian operations.' The statement said the conduct puts humanitarian workers at risk, disrupts aid delivery, and limits the ability of organizations to operate.
The earlier report had summarized the condemnation; the full statement reveals the UN's characterization of a systematic pattern, underscoring the severity of the challenges facing aid operations in Gaza.
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