Pakistan, July 5 -- The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have warned that the expansion of areas under Israeli control in Gaza is placing civilians at greater risk while further restricting the delivery of essential humanitarian assistance. They said increasing access restrictions have made relief operations more difficult and have worsened living conditions for people already affected by months of conflict and repeated displacement.

According to a joint humanitarian coordination body led by the United Nations and non-governmental organizations, Israeli forces have used lethal force to enforce access restrictions in controlled areas. The report also noted continued air strikes and exchanges of fire in these locations, creati...