UN agency halts aid deliveries through Gaza crossing amid rising violence

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, announced it is stopping aid deliveries through Gaza's main crossing due to threats from armed gangs. This decision comes as winter approaches, worsening conditions for those reliant on food aid. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including two children, amid ongoing military operations. The strikes occurred in areas heavily populated by displaced individuals, raising concerns about civilian casualties. A former Israeli defense minister accused the government of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, where humanitarian aid has been severely restricted. This criticism follows a series of military offensives against Hamas, which began in October.