Gaza’s ailing children ‘desperately waiting for help’ despite ceasefire
Summary
Humanitarian aid is struggling to enter Gaza even after a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Many children in Gaza need urgent assistance, but aid deliveries are insufficient and often consist of commercial goods rather than essential supplies.Key Facts
- Gaza is experiencing a significant shortage of humanitarian aid following a ceasefire.
- Fewer than 300 trucks carrying goods are entering Gaza daily; 600 trucks are needed.
- Many trucks bring commercial goods, not the humanitarian aid needed.
- Local medical facilities, like the Patient’s Friends Benevolent Society hospital, are running out of essential supplies and fuel.
- A two-year blockade and conflict severely damaged Gaza's medical infrastructure.
- Israel and Hamas agreed to end hostilities, but aid flow remains restricted.
- The Rafah crossing, a key entry point, has not reopened for aid passage.
- COGAT says aid was not agreed to pass through Rafah, with deliveries continuing via Karem.
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