U.N. calls Israel, Hezbollah 'disgrace'

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The top United Nations humanitarian official has branded Israel and Hezbollah "a disgrace" for hindering access to southern Lebanon.

Speaking at U.N. offices in Geneva, Switzerland, Jan Egeland said Israel and Hezbollah were preventing relief workers from saving people's lives.

Hospitals in south Lebanon are said to be low on food and fuel, the BBC said in Beirut.

Violence continued across the border meanwhile as Israel expanded its ground excursion into Lebanon and the U.N. worked on a cease fire proposal.