Gaza
UN demands immediate opening of Gaza border crossings
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The UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher said Wednesday that further delays in opening border crossings into Gaza are unacceptable, according to Middle East Eye. Fletcher stated there can be "no more excuses" for keeping the crossings closed.
The demand comes as the UN escalates pressure on parties controlling Gaza's borders to restore or expand crossing operations. Humanitarian agencies have faced restrictions on delivering aid across the territory's borders.
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