U.N. suspends aid shipments through Gaza crossing after looting incidents

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has stopped aid shipments through Gaza's main crossing due to looting by armed gangs. The agency blames Israeli policies for the breakdown of order, worsening the humanitarian crisis as winter approaches. In Israel, a former defense minister accused the government of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza amid ongoing military operations. He criticized the current government for its actions, which he claims endanger soldiers and create moral dilemmas. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including two children. The strikes continue despite claims from Israel that it targets militants and tries to avoid civilian casualties.