Summary: The UN Secretary-General has called for the quick movement of aid shipments into Gaza as the Israeli army prepares for a potential ground invasion.

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has visited the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, urging for aid shipments to be allowed through as quickly as possible. The Israeli army is preparing for a potential ground invasion, with an agreement already made for the passage of 20 trucks into Gaza. However, the supplies have yet to be let through. Guterres emphasized that these trucks are a lifeline for the people in Gaza and stressed the urgent need for aid to move into the territory. The UN is in negotiations with all parties involved to ensure an aid operation can start soon. As tension continues to rise, US President Joe Biden has called for funding for Israel.

Tags: UN, Gaza, aid shipments, Israel, ground invasion