Israel must not be allowed to use aid as a 'weapon of war,' says Unrwa chief

Unrwa Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has joined growing appeals for Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that cutting off assistance puts civilians at grave risk.

“Humanitarian aid must continue to flow at scale similar to what we’ve seen over the past six weeks when the ceasefire began,” he stated on X.

He emphasised that essential supplies and services "are non-negotiable" and should "never be used as weapons of war."

His remarks come amid increasing concerns over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the Israeli blockade on aid deliveries.