UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini pointed out that "around 800,000 people, half of Rafah's population, have been forced to flee due to the Israeli military operation in the area." Lazzarini stated that "the claim that civilians in Gaza can move to safe areas is a false claim," adding that "humanitarian organizations no longer have supplies to offer, including food and essential materials." He emphasized that "it is time to agree on a ceasefire, and any further escalation will cause more suffering for civilians," noting that "there are no safe areas in Gaza... there is no safe place... no one is safe in Gaza."
He explained that "distributing aid is nearly impossible without regular fuel imports, unstable telecommunications, and the ongoing military operation." He added that "since May 6, only 33 aid trucks have been able to reach southern Gaza. This is a small number amid growing humanitarian needs and mass displacement," further stating, "While we welcome reports regarding the arrival of the first shipments to the new floating dock, overland routes remain the most feasible, effective, efficient, and safe way to deliver aid."
Lazzarini affirmed that "crossings must be reopened and access must be safe. Without reopening these routes, the deprivation of aid will continue, and catastrophic humanitarian conditions will persist."
