UN Says Israeli Restrictions on 65% of Gaza's Land Are 'Main Obstacle' to Aid Efforts

United Nations agencies have said that Israeli restrictions covering roughly 65% of Gaza's land area represent the "main obstacle" to delivering aid and shelter to the population, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.

The report says humanitarian agencies are assessing temporary relocation sites for displaced residents ahead of the region's rainy season, a period that typically increases the difficulty of providing adequate shelter in overcrowded conditions.

Overcrowding and fuel shortages are described as compounding the strain on relief operations, according to Anadolu, though the report does not provide specific figures on the number of people affected or the current scale of fuel shortfalls.

Access restrictions in Gaza have repeatedly been cited by humanitarian organizations as a central obstacle to their operations throughout the conflict, affecting the movement of aid convoys, construction materials for shelters, and personnel.

Anadolu's report does not include a response from Israeli authorities regarding the restrictions or the U.N.'s characterization of their impact on humanitarian access.