The United Nations humanitarian operations in the Gaza Strip came to a halt monday after “Israel” issued new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balat on Sunday.

 

“We’re unable to deliver today with the conditions that we’re in,” said the UN official to Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

 

“We’re not leaving (Gaza) because the people need us there,” the official says. “We’re trying to balance the need of the population with the need for safety and security of the UN personnel.”

 

The United Nations had relocated its main command operations for the Gaza Strip and most UN personnel to Deir Al-Balah after “Israel” ordered the evacuation of Rafah in the south of Gaza.

 

“Where do we move now?” asks the official, adding that UN staff had to be moved so quickly that equipment was left behind.

 

“The challenge is to find a place where we can reset and effectively operate,” the official says. “The space to operate is being restricted more and more than ever.”