Israel Blames UN for Gaza Aid Crisis Israel has accused the United Nations of mismanaging aid to the Gaza Strip, leading to a crisis that has left thousands of Palestinians without essential supplies. Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said in a statement that the UN agency responsible for aid in Gaza, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), had “failed miserably” in its mission. “UNRWA has allowed its operations to be hijacked by Hamas,” Nahshon said. “This has led to the diversion of aid to terrorist organizations and the perpetuation of the conflict in Gaza.” Israel’s accusations come amid a growing crisis in Gaza, where a shortage of food, fuel, and medical supplies has left thousands of Palestinians in desperate need. The crisis has been exacerbated by a blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt, which has restricted the flow of goods into and out of the territory. UNRWA has denied Israel’s allegations, saying that it has always been committed to providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The agency said that it had been working hard to ensure that the aid it provides is not diverted to terrorist organizations. “UNRWA has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of diversion or misuse of its resources,” an agency spokesman said. The crisis in Gaza has sparked international concern, and calls have been made for an end to the blockade. The United Nations has warned that if the situation does not improve, it could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe.Israel has blamed the United Nations for a crisis in aid to Gaza, accusing the world body of blocking the entry of desperately needed supplies. The Israeli military said that the UN had refused to allow a shipment of food, medical equipment, and other humanitarian aid into the territory, which is controlled by the Hamas militant group. The UN has denied the allegations, saying that it has been working with the Israeli government to facilitate the delivery of aid. The aid crisis comes amid a sharp escalation in violence between Israel and Hamas, which has killed dozens of people in recent weeks. The Israeli military has been carrying out airstrikes on Gaza, while Hamas has been firing rockets into Israel. The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire, but both sides have rejected the call. The aid crisis is exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. The territory is home to 2 million people, most of whom live in poverty. The UN has warned that the situation is becoming increasingly unsustainable and that a humanitarian catastrophe is looming.