Humanitarian Aid Blockade: Gaza's Desperate Struggle
The UN reports that Israel is largely restricting humanitarian aid into Gaza. Only 600 out of 900 trucks have been authorized, leading to severe shortages. The lack of ready-to-eat food and essential supplies is placing the entire population at risk of famine, with medical facilities severely impacted.
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The United Nations has raised alarms as Israel restricts nearly all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, exacerbating a dire crisis. With severe shortages of ready-to-eat food, the territory is on the brink of famine, according to Jens Laerke, OCHA spokesperson.
Only 600 out of 900 aid trucks have been allowed to reach Israel's border with Gaza, where bureaucratic and security impediments prevent effective aid distribution. 'What we have been able to bring in is flour,' Laerke stated at a press conference, highlighting the dire need for more accessible food options for the population.
Adding to the crisis, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent reports that half of Gaza's medical facilities are incapacitated due to a lack of fuel and medical equipment. The situation underscores the urgent need for global intervention to alleviate human suffering in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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