(MENAFN) The UN’s top humanitarian official on Monday warned that significant obstacles continue to hinder relief efforts in the Gaza Strip, even as progress has been made since last month’s ceasefire.

"One month after the Gaza ceasefire, we’re continuing to seize every opportunity to save lives," said Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.

Fletcher noted that the UN and its partners have made tangible advances in aid delivery, reporting that "the UN and our partners have fed more than a million people," and that "nutrition sites have been reopened and hospitals are treating more patients."

He added that key infrastructure is being restored, with "roads have been cleared" and essential services such as immunizations, water line repairs, and the distribution of winter clothes, blankets, and mental health support now underway.

However, Fletcher cautioned that "many obstacles remain," explaining that the UN is "working to overcome red tape, enable essential humanitarian partners, open more crossings and routes, and navigate continued insecurity."

"With these constraints eased, we can do much more to save many more lives," he stressed, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by relief agencies in Gaza.

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