UN Aid Trucks Idle in Gaza Amidst Rising Tensions and Civilian Casualties

Gaza Aid Crisis Deepens as UN Allegedly Refuses to Utilize Aid Trucks Jerusalem, June 3, 2025 – Tensions in Gaza escalated further today following a statement by Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel. Haskel claimed that the United Nations is failing to utilize almost 100 aid trucks currently stationed at Kerem Shalom, leaving vital supplies stranded. "Aid is waiting to be collected by the UN, and they are not showing up," Haskel stated during a press conference. This assertion comes amidst reports of violence near an aid distribution site on Tuesday, where Israeli forces reportedly fired on civilians, resulting in at least 27 deaths. Eyewitnesses corroborated these accounts, adding to the growing humanitarian crisis. The incident marks the third such event in as many days. Adding to the complexity, Haskel also highlighted Hamas's repeated refusal of the Witkoff proposal, a peace initiative aimed at resolving the conflict. She emphasized Israel's commitment to "destroy Hamas, to dismantle it, to disarm it, and to take its civilian power." These actions have raised concerns among international observers about the potential for further escalation and the impact on the civilian population. The situation remains highly volatile, with the humanitarian needs of Gaza's residents growing increasingly urgent. The UN's response to Haskel's accusations will be crucial in determining the next steps in addressing the crisis.