Crisis in Gaza: Aid Trucks Hijacked Amid Humanitarian Struggles

Armed men hijacked aid trucks in Gaza as the security situation worsens. International aid efforts, following an Israeli blockade, face challenges from looting. Talks of a ceasefire continue, with proposals on exchanging prisoners. The humanitarian crisis deepens amid continued conflicts and international pressure on Israel.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 31-05-2025 20:18 IST | Created: 31-05-2025 20:18 IST
Crisis in Gaza: Aid Trucks Hijacked Amid Humanitarian Struggles
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Armed men seized dozens of aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. The chaos comes as local aid groups report that desperate Palestinians joined in to take supplies, highlighting the troubling security challenges plaguing relief efforts.

This incident follows a partial lifting of a lengthy Israeli blockade, amid ongoing international discussions for a ceasefire. U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that a ceasefire could be imminent, contingent on Palestinian group Hamas's response to diplomatic proposals.

The humanitarian crisis is worsening, with aid deliveries hampered by security threats and looting. The international community's focus on the region intensifies as the United Nations warns of impending famine, even as limited relief supplies continue to make their way into the enclave.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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