Humanitarian Aid in Crisis: Gaza's Struggle Amid Blockade Relocation Plans

On Thursday, aid deliveries comprising essential food and medical supplies made their way into Gaza's most vulnerable regions, as Israel eased its blockade under mounting international pressure. Despite this, the limited number of trucks entering the enclave falls significantly short of addressing the widespread shortages.

The blockade, which has endured for 11 weeks, has left the Gazan populace facing dire circumstances, with fears of famine affecting a quarter of the territory's 2.3 million residents. Many citizens have yet to receive aid, amidst concerns of potential looting at distribution points.

Israel maintains that the blockade aims to prevent Hamas from seizing supplies. Meanwhile, violence persists as Israeli military operations escalate, targeting Hamas, which has resulted in civilian casualties and further strained humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)