UN accuses Hamas of disrupting aid delivery and threatening workers in Gaza

A senior United Nations official has publicly accused Hamas, the de facto authority in Gaza, of obstructing humanitarian aid operations, intimidating relief workers, and creating dangerous conditions for personnel delivering lifesaving assistance. The statement, issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026, by UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov, marks a rare direct condemnation from the global body regarding such interference.

Alakbarov stated that armed personnel affiliated with the de facto authorities forcibly entered a food distribution point in Jabalia, northern Gaza, and a World Food Programme warehouse on Saturday, July 11. The incident reportedly included the assault of two truck drivers delivering humanitarian supplies, forcing the suspension of food distributions. The official described these actions as part of a broader, dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence, and obstruction that includes smuggling attempts and the targeting of humanitarian operations. He warned that such interference hampers aid delivery at a time when civilians across Gaza face severe hardship.

Hamas has categorically rejected the allegations. In a statement,...