United Nations Radio

The UN agency assisting Palestinian refuges-UNRWA says it will resume suspended humanitarian aid operations in Gaza as soon as possible.

A statement from UNRWA Friday said that at a high level meeting at the Israeli Ministry of Defense Headquarters in Tel Aviv, the UN was informed that the incidents which led to a temporary suspension of UN staff movements are deeply regretted and do not reflect official government policy.
The statement said the UN received credible assurances that the security of UN personnel, installations and humanitarian operations would be fully respected, including undertakings of improved liaison and more effective internal coordination within the Israeli Defense Force.
It is on that basis, the statement said that UN staff movements suspended Thursday will resume as soon as possible.
The UN said it will keep the safety and security of its staff under constant review.
At the same time, the UN urged the parties to respect Thursday's United Nations Security Council Resolution, in particular its call for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, and for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.

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