UN relief chief calls for opening of all Gaza crossings

UN relief chief Tom Fletcher has called for all border crossings into Gaza to be reopened immediately to allow humanitarian aid to reach people affected by severe flooding. He said aid deliveries should not be delayed by political processes and urged Israel to allow humanitarian organisations to operate and markets to function. Heavy rains over the weekend flooded large areas of Gaza, killing several people. The UN said more than 150,000 tents are already waiting outside Gaza to be delivered, along with winter clothing, blankets, heating equipment and other essential supplies. However, funding and Israeli approval are still needed to bring them into the territory.

Source: CGTN