The UN said Friday that more than half of humanitarian aid movements to the Gaza Strip were blocked or denied by Israeli authorities in February, worsening shortages for civilians, Anadolu reports. “Food rations have been cut by half in February, largely because there are not enough supplies in Gaza. Around two-thirds of the aid trucks coming through the Egypt corridor were sent back this month,” said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric at a news conference. Dujarric reported that “inside Gaza, coordinated humanitarian movements with the Israeli authorities also continue.” “Out of ten missions planned yesterday, four were facilitated – including the collection of fuel, tents and baby kits from the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem crossing,” he said, noting that “Five missions were impeded, and a request to assess a water, sanitation and hygiene facility in […]