UN: Gaza Strip lacks shelters for displaced people

A UN humanitarian team leader has reported a severe lack of space for displaced Palestinians in Gaza, Report informs referring to MENA.

Gemma Connell, stationed in Gaza for several weeks, likened the situation to a "human chess board," with thousands displaced more than once and finding no guaranteed safety in their destinations.

As Israel continues its military operations against Hamas, the US, Israel's key ally, has urged Israel to minimize civilian casualties by identifying safe zones and clearing humanitarian routes.

An Israeli army representative said the military aims to evacuate civilians from combat zones, but Hamas impedes these efforts and uses civilians as human shields.

Hamas has denied these accusations.