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UN chief says Gaza 'killing field', blames Israel for aid block

Guterres says Gaza transformed into 'killing field', blames Israel for blocking aid
MENA
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The UN chief blasted Israel for its ongoing blockade of Gaza, where people, as well as being under attack, are quickly running out of essential supplies

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that Gaza had become "a killing field," blaming Israel for blocking aid and failing in its "unequivocal obligations" to meet the needs of the Palestinian territory's residents.

"More than an entire month has passed without a drop of aid into Gaza. No food. No fuel. No medicine. No commercial supplies. As aid has dried up, the floodgates of horror have re-opened," Guterres said in remarks to journalists.

Pointing to the Geneva Conventions governing treatment of people in war, he emphasised the obligation of the "occupying power" to ensure the provision of food and medical supplies to the population.

"None of that is happening today. No humanitarian supplies can enter Gaza," he said.