The limited aid that is entering the enclave is not reaching those in need, said the United Nations, calling on Israel to fulfil its legal obligations to ensure aid delivery.

“The aid that is getting in is not getting to the people, and that’s a major problem,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA.

“We continue to insist that Israeli authorities’ obligation under the law to facilitate delivery of aid does not stop at the border,” said Laerke, pointing to Israel’s control of the key Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing on its border.