Summary
Aid deliveries to Gaza have not met the promised amounts under the ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S. between Israel and Hamas. The deal required 600 aid trucks a day, but an analysis found that about 459 trucks entered each day on average, from October 12 to December 7. Humanitarian groups report severe shortages of food and supplies in Gaza.
Key Facts
- The ceasefire agreement required 600 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily.
- On average, only 459 aid trucks entered Gaza each day from Oct. 12 to Dec. 7.
- COGAT, the Israeli military body, reported that about 18,000 trucks of aid have entered since the ceasefire.
- The U.N. reported significantly fewer trucks, stating only 6,545 trucks crossed during the same period.
- Aid shortages have harshly affected Gaza’s population, with food shortages and malnourished births reported.
- Aid entry has been temporarily stopped by Israel, citing security concerns over ceasefire violations by Hamas.
- Israel demands the return of a final hostage's remains as a condition for carrying forward the ceasefire arrangements.
