UN Urges Israeli PM for Humanitarian Relief in Gaza

The World Food Programme and UNICEF have requested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to help ease civilian suffering in Gaza, amid plummeting aid levels. The United Nations seeks Israel's commitment to humanitarian action, highlighting the critical need for a humanitarian notification system and ceasefire efforts.

Two senior United Nations officials have made a private appeal to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging humanitarian support for civilians in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Lebanon.

The correspondence, viewed by Reuters, highlights the sharp decline in aid entering Gaza, accompanied by warnings of a potential famine.

The U.N. officials stressed the urgency, urging Israel to support smoother aid operations and enhance security measures to protect civilians and staff.

(With inputs from agencies.)