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The death toll came from Palestinian health authorities and other sources, including non-governmental organisations and was in the process of being verified by his office, he said.
Israel has long rejected accusations it has committed war crimes in Gaza, and blames Hamas fighters for harm to civilians for operating among them, which the militant group denies.
Aid system an ‘abomination’, UNRWA chief says
Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, also criticised the GHF on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Lazzarini called for UNRWA to regain access to the Palestinian territory and restart its aid efforts.
Palestinians travelling to an aid centre set up by the Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation earlier this month. Source: Anadolu / Getty Images
“The humanitarian community, including UNRWA, has the expertise and must be allowed to do their job and provide assistance with respect and dignity,” he said.
“There is no other alternative to address the challenges of spreading hunger in the Gaza Strip.”
