Gaza: Israel has significantly reduced the number of humanitarian aid trucks allowed into the Gaza Strip to just 30 per day, according to the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This reduction marks the lowest level of aid since the beginning of the hostilities, which erupted on October 7.
According to Anadolu Agency, Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA chief, stated on social media platform X that the current aid delivery is reminiscent of the situation at the start of the conflict. Since the onset of the latest hostilities, Israel has imposed stringent restrictions on Gaza’s border crossings, severely limiting the flow of essential goods and humanitarian assistance. This has resulted in dire living conditions for the Palestinian population in the region.
Lazzarini highlighted the insufficiency of the current aid, noting that the 30 trucks per day are inadequate to meet the needs of more than 2 million people in Gaza. He described the situation as c
ritical, with many residents facing starvation, illness, and desperate conditions. The current aid level represents only 6% of the supplies, both commercial and humanitarian, that were allowed into Gaza before the conflict began.
The ongoing Israeli offensive on Gaza continues despite a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of nearly 43,400 individuals, predominantly women and children, with over 102,200 others injured, as reported by local health authorities. Additionally, Israel is currently facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice in relation to its actions in Gaza.