More Gaza funding needed to hit ceasefire targets, UN official says

Funding shortages may affect the UN's ability to maintain aid flows at target levels throughout the Gaza ceasefire deal, a UN official told Reuters.

"Funding is an issue. We need immediate funding to make sure that we continue providing the aid for the 42 days, but also after the 42 days, because we're hopeful that we'll go from phase one to phase two," Muhannad Hadi, Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territories said.

"I've received clear messages from the people: they don't want to continue depending on humanitarian aid. They want to rebuild their lives...We can't afford to let them down."

The UN is seeking $4.1 billion for the occupied Palestinian territories this year, with nearly 90% set to go to Gaza. It is currently 3.6% funded.