The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the security risks involved in delivering aid to hospitals in northern Gaza. WHO's regional director, Rick Brennan, stated that there are no security guarantees for aid workers to deliver supplies to Al-Shifa Hospital and other hospitals in the north. As a result, delivering essential health supplies to these hospitals is currently not possible. Brennan emphasized the urgent need for a humanitarian cease-fire to ensure the safe delivery of supplies throughout the area.

The aid deliveries to Gaza have been limited, with a total of 34 trucks arriving over the weekend, carrying drinking water, food, medicine, and other medical supplies. Aid organizations estimate that around 100 truckloads of supplies are needed daily to meet the basic needs of the population. Fuel deliveries are also crucial for powering generators in hospitals and the infrastructure for water supply. Despite these efforts, the inspection process by Israel has caused severe delays, with only eight out of 20 aid trucks scheduled to enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing delivered on Tuesday.

The situation highlights the challenges faced in providing essential aid to Gaza amid ongoing hostilities and security concerns. The WHO continues to call for immediate action to ensure the safe delivery of supplies to hospitals in northern Gaza.