UN gets first fuel into Gaza in 130 days

UN spokesperson says the amount of fuel entered into Gaza isn’t sufficient to cover even one day of energy requirements.

GAZA - A United Nations team got about 75,000 litres of fuel into Gaza on Wednesday, the first such delivery in 130 days, said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric on Thursday.

"The amount entered yesterday isn’t sufficient to cover even one day of energy requirements. Fuel is still running out and services will shut down if far greater volumes do not enter immediately," Dujarric told reporters.