Israel blocks humanitarian missions to northern Gaza, UN agency reports
Summary: Israel is continuing to block humanitarian missions to northern Gaza, according to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa). The agency reports that hospitals are without power and overcrowded shelters are forcing displaced people to live in unsanitary conditions.
The Israeli military is intensifying its offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza, claiming the group has regrouped there. Reports indicate that Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, with at least 10 people killed by artillery fire in a refugee camp.
Despite the ongoing conflict, Israel's military announced the transfer of aid, including 41 lorries and six fuel tankers, to northern Gaza. However, the UN has stated that no aid was allowed into the area during the first two weeks of October.
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