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Gaza Aid Crisis: Only 459 Trucks Arrive Amid Shortages

12/13/2025

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Gaza Aid Crisis

Aid deliveries in Gaza fall short of ceasefire, with 459 trucks entering since October 12 from 600 promised.
The United Nations (UN) and aid groups report dire conditions, with food scarcity and inadequate shelter.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) notes alarming malnutrition among children.
Israel's Foreign Ministry condemns a UN resolution urging cooperation with UNRWA.
Negotiations for the next phase of the ceasefire continue amid hostages and aid access disputes.

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Trump Considers Sanctions

The Trump administration is considering terrorism-related sanctions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to alleged ties to Hamas following Israel's accusations linking UNRWA staff to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
UNRWA, which plays a vital role in providing aid to Gaza, disputes these allegations.
The U.S. has frozen funding to UNRWA since January 2024 and may designate it as a "foreign terrorist organization," potentially crippling humanitarian efforts.
Investigations into UNRWA's staff have led to dismissals but found insufficient evidence for broader claims.
The situation remains tense as the U.S. and Israel uphold a hardline approach toward UNRWA.

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UN Supports Gaza Aid

The United Nations General Assembly voted on December 12, 2025, to support the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion, urging Israel to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza through UN agencies, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
The resolution passed with 139 votes in favor, 12 against, and 19 abstentions.
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini welcomed the vote, emphasizing the agency's neutrality amid allegations of Hamas infiltration.
Israel's ambassador, Danny Danon, rejected the resolution, claiming UNRWA supports terrorism and stating that Israel would not cooperate with the agency.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, with ongoing needs intensified by the conflict.

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Gaza Aid Crisis

Aid deliveries in Gaza fall short of ceasefire, with 459 trucks entering since October 12 from 600 promised.
The United Nations (UN) and aid groups report dire conditions, with food scarcity and inadequate shelter.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) notes alarming malnutrition among children.
Israel's Foreign Ministry condemns a UN resolution urging cooperation with UNRWA.
Negotiations for the next phase of the ceasefire continue amid hostages and aid access disputes.

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