“This latest incident is yet another stark reminder that children across the region continue to pay the heaviest price.” Fuel, engine oil and spare parts restrictions have made more than half of UNRWA’s fleet unable to operate and have affected 62 water wells. In the past week, the Iran-backed Houthis which control much of Yemen have blockaded Saudi-linked shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, reportedly striking Saudi tankers. Syria’s recoveryTurning to his visit to Syria, Mr. Guterres said stronger support must be shown for the country’s recovery after years of war. “The international community must match that hope with action, including the full lifting of sanctions and sustained support for recovery.”