Board of Peace official says Israel’s border restrictions main obstacle to aid delivery

Nickolay Mladenov, high representative of the Board of Peace, said Friday that Israel’s extensive restrictions at border crossings are the main obstacle preventing humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports. Mladenov told Egypt’s Al-Qahera News channel that there are “multi-layered challenges” hindering the sustainable and adequate delivery of aid to residents. He warned that previous aid distribution mechanisms have been destroyed, while alternative systems are not yet in place. Mladenov stressed that Israeli restrictions at border crossings, particularly related to items classified as “dual-use,” constitute the “biggest obstacle.” He noted that the measures are used to limit the entry of essential goods needed for civilians and the health sector. Another major challenge is the deployment of Israeli forces […]