UN halts aid deliveries through Gaza's Kerem Shalom crossing due to security risks
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The UN has suspended aid deliveries through the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza due to security concerns. Recent attacks by armed gangs have made the route unsafe for aid convoys, prompting calls for Israel to ensure safety. UNRWA reported that two recent aid convoys were looted, with one incident involving the theft of 97 lorries. The agency highlighted a breakdown of law and order, stating that armed groups operate near the Israel-Gaza border. While Israel has opened other crossings for aid, Kerem Shalom remains the primary route. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating, with warnings of potential famine affecting over two million people.