Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports
Summary
Gaza is facing a bread shortage because Israel has limited the import of flour and fuel into the area. This has caused long lines at bakeries, higher bread prices, and increased hunger for many Palestinians who rely on subsidized bread.Key Facts
- Gaza needs about 450 tonnes of flour daily but only receives 200 tonnes due to import restrictions.
- Israel closed crossings into Gaza on February 28, partially reopening them later but with limits.
- More than one-third of Gaza’s people depend on subsidized bread from World Food Programme bakeries.
- The World Food Programme has reduced flour deliveries because of the restrictions.
- Bread prices have risen to between 10 and 15 shekels ($3.45 to $5.17) per package, with families needing two packages daily.
- People are waiting in long lines but often return home without bread.
- Gaza is also experiencing shortages in cooking gas and rising prices for alternative fuels like firewood.
- The current restrictions are linked to Israel’s conflict involving Iran and conditions tied to a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
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