UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini has urged West Jerusalem to finish the blockade of the Palestinian enclave
Israel airdropping meals will do little to assist ravenous Gazans, in response to Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN Palestinian refugee company (UNRWA).
The official dismissed the tactic as ineffective and urged Israel to elevate its blockade of the densely populated enclave. His remarks got here after the UN’s meals assist program reported that 90,000 Palestinian girls and youngsters are affected by malnutrition.
“Gaza airdrops won’t reverse the deepening hunger. They’re costly, inefficient, and might even kill ravenous civilians. It’s a distraction and screensmoke,” Lazzarini wrote on X on Saturday.
He referred to as on Israel to “elevate the siege” and assure protected entry for humanitarian employees. “At UNRWA, we now have the equal of 6,000 vans in Jordan and Egypt ready for the inexperienced gentle to get into Gaza,” he wrote.
“Driving assist via is far simpler, simpler, sooner, cheaper, and safer. It’s extra dignified for the folks of Gaza,” he added.
The Israel Protection Forces (IDF) stated on Saturday that it had dropped seven pallets containing flour, sugar, canned meals, and different provides. The military pledged to offer protected passage for UN assist convoys and stated “native humanitarian pauses” may very well be applied.
A video posted on social media reportedly reveals determined Palestinians combating over meals.
This night, the Israeli air power carried out a meals airdrop mission in northern Gaza. The following pandemonium and horrific scenes have been apocalyptically revealing of the extent of desperation & hunger among the many inhabitants, turning folks into zombie-like creatures singularly… pic.twitter.com/H6xe0OhheG
— Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib (@afalkhatib) July 26, 2025
The UN, reduction teams, and a number of other European governments have stepped up criticism of Israel in current weeks, because the demise toll in Gaza approaches 60,000. Israel stated it will permit extra assist into the enclave, offered it bypasses Hamas, which it accuses of stealing meals. The IDF and the militants have blamed one another for assaults on civilians at assist distribution factors.
US President Donald Trump informed reporters earlier this week that Israel must “get rid” of Hamas in Gaza, after ceasefire talks as soon as once more stalled.
