ISRAEL is still imposing “unlawful restrictions” on aid for Gaza, the United Nations warned today, despite claims by the occupying state that barriers have eased.

Israel has been facing increasing pressure to allow more humanitarian supplies into the devastated strip.

UN human rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said: “Israel continues to impose unlawful restrictions on the entry and distribution of humanitarian assistance, and to carry out widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.”