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The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has paused fighting in Gaza, but aid remains “wholly insufficient” to address the humanitarian catastrophe. With 2.3 million Gazans facing starvation, collapsing healthcare, and scarce fuel, relief agencies say far more assistance is needed.
Ceasefire Fails to Deliver Enough Aid
Though the truce was meant to accelerate humanitarian support, only a fraction of required supplies have entered Gaza. The UN reports severe shortages of food, water, and medicine, with displaced families crammed into shelters.
“The aid arriving is a drop in the ocean,” said a UNRWA spokesperson. “Hospitals lack supplies, children go hungry, and clean water is running out.”
Why Is Aid So Slow to Enter Gaza?
Strict inspections at Israeli-controlled crossings (Kerem Shalom, Rafah) and Egyptian delays have created bottlenecks. Israel argues checks prevent weapons smuggling, but aid groups say bureaucracy costs lives.
“Medical trucks sit for days while hospitals reuse bandages,” a Doctors Without Borders worker said. Egypt also cites infrastructure damage and security concerns.
Gaza’s Healthcare System Near Collapse
Hospitals, already weakened by years of blockade, now operate without power, fuel, or enough supplies. Al-Shifa Hospital’s director described reusing bandages and treating patients in hallways.
The WHO warns that cholera and respiratory infections could surge without clean water and sanitation.
Starvation and Disease Loom
- 90% of Gazans face acute hunger, eating one meal a day.
- Sewage contamination and nonfunctional desalination plants force families to drink unsafe water.
- Aid theft is rising as desperation grows.
Global Criticism Mounts
Human rights groups accuse world leaders of not pressuring Israel and Egypt to open borders fully. While funding pledges help, aid workers demand immediate, unrestricted access.
“Aid delays mean death tolls from hunger could soon exceed war casualties,” a UN official said.
Will the Ceasefire Lead to Long-Term Relief?
Calls grow for a permanent humanitarian corridor, but with no lasting peace deal, Gaza’s future remains bleak. Without urgent action, the ceasefire may only delay further suffering.
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