One month after the Gaza ceasefire, serious obstacles continue to hamper humanitarian operations, despite modest progress in restoring essential services and aid delivery, the United Nations has warned.

In a statement issued on Monday, Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said that bureaucratic restrictions, limited access points, and ongoing insecurity continue to block large-scale humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip.

“We’re working to overcome red tape, enable essential humanitarian partners, open more crossings and routes, and navigate continued insecurity,” he said.

Humanitarian convoys still face delays at crossings, while essential supplies such as fuel, medical equipment, and shelter materials remain in short supply. Aid groups warn that without a significant expansion of access and safety guarantees, tens of thousands of displaced families could face extreme hardship as winter sets in.

Despite the challenges, Fletcher emphasized that the UN remains determined to scale up assistance. “With these constraints eased, we can do much more to save many more lives,” he affirmed.

The statement comes amid growing calls for sustained international pressure to ensure that Gaza’s fragile recovery does not collapse under the weight of persistent logistical and political obstacles.