Title: Aid Delivery to Gaza Still Uncertain Despite Israeli Promises
Four days after Israel pledged to increase aid deliveries to Gaza, conflicting reports on the actual amount of supplies reaching the territory have left the situation unclear. The promise came after Israeli airstrikes killed seven aid workers delivering food in Gaza, drawing international attention to the hunger crisis in the region.
The Israeli unit overseeing aid deliveries, COGAT, reported that 322 trucks carrying humanitarian supplies, with over 70 percent of them carrying food, entered Gaza on Sunday. However, UNRWA, the primary UN agency aiding Palestinians, stated that only 103 aid trucks crossed into Gaza on the same day, highlighting a significant discrepancy in the reported numbers.
Israel recently announced the use of additional border crossings to facilitate aid deliveries, aiming to address the famine threat in northern Gaza. The United States expects 350 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily by the end of the week, emphasizing the need for a sustained increase in aid shipments.
Aid workers stress the importance of a ceasefire to ensure the safety of civilians and humanitarian staff operating in Gaza. They also emphasize the need for a continuous influx of aid and medical resources to combat the hunger crisis effectively.
Despite efforts to ramp up aid deliveries, challenges persist in reaching all parts of Gaza, particularly in the north where the situation is most critical. The suspension of operations by aid organizations and limited overland deliveries underscore the urgency of the situation.
In response to the ongoing crisis, the United States Central Command conducted airdrops of aid to northern Gaza, although overland deliveries are considered more efficient by aid officials. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, urging all parties to prioritize the well-being of the people in Gaza.
