Delivering aid 'by road' is most effective way, says Guterres

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said the only effective way to deliver heavy goods to meet Gaza's humanitarian needs is by road.

Speaking in Egypt after meeting with the Egyptian president and the foreign minister, Guterres warned that the situation in Gaza will impact the region.

"The daily assault on the human dignity of Palestinians is creating a crisis of credibility for the international community," said Guterres. 

"Sending in large quantities of aid requires Israel to remove the remaining obstacles and choke points to relief.

"It requires more crossings and access points," he said. "The only efficient and effective way to move heavy goods is by road. It requires an exponential increase in commercial goods."