UN halts aid shipments to Gaza due to looting by armed gangs

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has stopped aid deliveries through Gaza's main crossing due to armed gangs looting convoys. This decision follows a series of thefts, including nearly 100 trucks in mid-November. The Kerem Shalom crossing, the primary route for aid, has become too dangerous. The U.N. blames Israeli policies for the breakdown of order, while Israel claims it allows sufficient aid into Gaza and criticizes U.N. operations. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza recently killed at least six people, including two children. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with the humanitarian situation worsening as winter approaches.