United Nations Radio

The Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) reports Tuesday that all crossings between Israel and Gaza were closed as a result of an Israeli soldier being killed.

That includes the Nahal Oz fuel pipelines and the Karni grain conveyor belt.
Meanwhile, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) reports it is currently assessing damage in Gaza and preparing a plan for reconstruction.

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Among its priorities are rubble removal and activities centered on agriculture and water and sanitation.
UNDP says those areas are critical for humanitarian work to continue.
In addition, UNDP has created women's focus groups so that local women in Gaza can provide input on how the rebuilding should proceed.
UNDP adds that it is concerned about Israeli restrictions hindering the early recovery process.
For example, its team of international early recovery advisors has arrived in Jerusalem but has not yet been given access to Gaza.
For its part, UNICEF is providing essential educational equipment and materials to re-establish learning and recreational activities, create safe environments, and help restore a sense of normalcy for children in Gaza.
In northern Gaza, UNICEF tents are serving as temporary learning spaces for girls.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.
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