UN says its reducing footprint in Gaza as a result of Israeli attacks

The United Nations is reducing its footprint in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli attacks across the enclave, a UN spokesperson said on Monday.

"The Secretary-General has taken the difficult decision to reduce the United Nations footprint in Gaza, even as humanitarian needs soar, and our concern over the protection of civilians intensifies," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.

"We are not leaving Gaza. I repeat, the United Nations is not leaving Gaza," he added.