GAZA, December 18, 2008 (WAFA)- All crossing points for goods going from Israel into the Gaza Strip remained closed, Wednesday , the United Nations reported.

No fuel, humanitarian supplies or commercial commodities were allowed in, according to the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO).

UNSCO also noted that the Gaza power plant is operating with limited output, resulting in continued power cuts in different areas of the Gaza Strip.

Speaking to reporters in New York, Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the humanitarian suffering of the people of Gaza has been one of his top concerns.

Mr. Ban added “the security concern should not give any reason to neglect or abuse the humanitarian situation… and human rights.”