Philippe Lazzarini , the head of the UN Palestine relief agency, has accused Israeli officials and media outlets of “creating a stream of baseless misinformation” about gaps in aid deliveries to Gaza.
In a statement on Friday, Lazzarini , the chief of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA ), said that Israeli statements have “insinuated or directly held UNRWA responsible for gaps in aid deliveries”.
“These statements were amplified by Israeli and other mainstream and social media, creating a stream of baseless misinformation,” Lazzarini said.
Lazzarini said that Israeli authorities continue to impose “severe restrictions” on humanitarian access despite deliveries of aid from Egypt and through the Rafah crossing.
“This is not the time to exchange accusations and promote misinformation. International humanitarian law is very clear: The state of Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure that the population has access to and is provided with basic services,” he said.
Lazzarini also urged media outlets to “verify their reports and cross-check information including statements from government officials, before publishing information”.
Source: AlJazeera English News
