The US State Department announced that the formation of a United Nations mission to study the situation in Gaza, and the mission’s visit to the Gaza Strip, has been postponed, due to renewed battles in the northern Gaza Strip.

This came in a statement by US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller during his daily press conference.

In response to a journalist’s question: “The Minister (Anthony Blinken) announced the formation of a UN assessment mission during his recent visit to Israel. Is there any updated information on this subject?” Miller replied: “This mission was postponed due to the outbreak of the conflict in the north (Gaza)” once again".

Miller pointed out that field conditions are not suitable for carrying out a humanitarian mission and conducting a proper assessment in the sector.

He said: "We are in contact with the United Nations and the Israeli government regarding this issue. We want this mission to be established as soon as possible."

Miller added that they closely monitored the field conditions to establish the mission and make its first visit to the region.