Title: Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza as Aid Trickle Fails to Meet Basic Needs
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Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The population of Gaza, which exceeds 2 million people, is facing a dire situation as humanitarian aid struggles to reach those in need. Following an attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, Gaza was sealed off, allowing only a limited amount of aid convoys to enter the territory.
According to the United Nations, Gaza’s borders with Israel remain closed, leaving nearly 1.5 million people displaced from their homes unable to leave the country through the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Supplies have dwindled, and the situation is becoming increasingly desperate.
Inside the United Nations’ overcrowded shelters, up to 70 people are crowded into each school classroom, while hospitals teeter on the brink of collapse due to the lack of resources. This dire situation is exacerbated by the fact that Gaza still remains under a full power blackout, with critical facilities struggling to operate due to shortages of electricity, medicine, equipment, and personnel.
To make matters worse, the flow of humanitarian aid has slowed to a mere trickle. While 500 trucks used to enter Gaza daily, including those carrying vital fuel supplies, all aid came to a standstill after the October 7 attack. Currently, only 15 to 20 aid trucks are permitted to enter each day, significantly falling short of meeting the basic needs of the population.
Most recently, 54 trucks carrying food and medical supplies managed to cross into Gaza from Egypt, but fuel has not been permitted in. However, the United States has acknowledged the urgency of the situation and has pledged to work alongside regional partners to facilitate the delivery of fuel, which is essential for hospitals and water purification.
The issue of aid flow into Gaza has gained international attention, with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizing the importance of reopening the Rafah crossing to alleviate the crisis. However, a U.S. veto prevented a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate “humanitarian pause,” drawing criticism from various quarters.
President Joe Biden has admitted that the current pace of aid distribution to Gaza is falling short of what is urgently required. Efforts are being made to address the situation, but time is of the essence to prevent the human loss, suffering, and further deterioration of the situation in Gaza.
Insider Wales Sport will continue to closely monitor developments in this humanitarian crisis and bring you the latest updates as they unfold.
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