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UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption – but it’s a ‘drop in the ocean’

The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israel’s decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade – but significantly more is needed “starting tomorrow morning”.

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Geopolitics & Diplomacy DeskPublished June 4, 2025 · 5:05 AMUpdated June 28, 2026 · 7:16 AM1 MIN READ
UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption – but it’s a ‘drop in the ocean’


The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israel’s decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade – but significantly more is needed “starting tomorrow morning”.

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