Residents of Gaza break into aid warehouses and distribution centres

Residents of Gaza burst into warehouses and distribution centres on Sunday, grabbing flour and other "basic survival items".

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (Unrwa) said the incidents were indicative of the desperation being experienced by Palestinians in the besieged enclave after weeks of aid being denied entry.

"This is a worrying sign that civil order is starting to break down after three weeks of war and a tight siege on Gaza," Unrwa said in a statement.