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Aid packages airdropped into Gaza have reportedly led to deaths of people trying to recover them.
The agency's chief accused Israel of intentionally obstructing aid as Palestinians face a starvation crisis created by the military offensive.
“Any further onslaught will make things even worse — worse for Palestinian civilians, worse for hostages and worse for all people in the region," Guterres said.
The provision would continue blocking U.S. funding to the UNRWA through March 2025 as Palestinians in Gaza face a worsening starvation crisis.
Harrowing data from a U.N.-backed group warns that Palestinians are still suffering "catastrophic" food conditions amid Israel's aid blockage.
A U.N. report says many countries are bouncing back, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing conditions in their country deteriorating.
The country's international airport was shuttered by gangs that now control most of the capital city.
The report comes nearly five months after the Oct. 7 attacks, which left about 1,200 people dead and some 250 others taken hostage.
The alleged acts may "amount to serious crimes under international criminal law," said the experts, pointing to reports of violence and sexual assault.
In a surprise move ahead of the vote, the United States circulated a rival U.N. Security Council resolution that would support a temporary cease-fire in Gaza.