The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has announced a pause in aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza due to rampant looting by armed gangs, which officials describe as a result of the deteriorating security situation. This decision follows a series of deadly Israeli airstrikes that have resulted in significant civilian casualties, with recent reports indicating at least 200 fatalities. As violence escalates, the agency warns that the route is too dangerous for aid transport, further compounding the humanitarian crisis as hunger looms over the Palestinian population.