Fewer than 1,000 trucks of humanitarian aid have entered the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire began on October 10, far short of the 6,600 expected, the Gaza Media Office reported Tuesday. On average, just over 89 trucks have crossed daily, compared with the planned 600.
The convoys included 14 trucks carrying cooking gas and 28 trucks with diesel for bakeries, hospitals, and other critical services. Yet, the supplies fall far short of meeting the population’s basic needs, with severe shortages of essential goods affecting daily life.
Describing the situation as “continued suffocation, starvation, and humanitarian blackmail,” the Gaza Media Office called for at least 600 trucks of aid per day, including food, medical supplies, fuel, and cooking gas, to ensure survival for more than 2.4 million residents.
The United Nations and other humanitarian agencies have voiced similar concerns. The World Food Program (WFP) reported daily food deliveries of only 750 metric tons — far below its 2,000-ton target — due to limited operational border crossings and restricted access to northern Gaza.
Humanitarian needs remain urgent, with efforts continuing to increase aid flows and provide essential relief to the beleaguered population.
