United Nations (UN) spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday that partners supporting the collection of solid waste in Gaza warn that only half of their vehicle fleet is operational.

According to him, persistent Israeli restrictions on the entry of enough engine oil and spare parts required to keep the vehicles running are increasing public health risks, as only some of the trash can be collected. He called for a wider range of critical supplies to be allowed into Gaza, with less red tape and more crossings open for deliveries.