DaysofPal- Israeli occupation is continuing to severely restrict the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, depriving residents of more than two-thirds of their basic needs, according to Ismail Al-Thawabta, Director General of the Government Media Office in Gaza.
In remarks to the Felesteen newspaper, Al-Thawabta accused Israel of deliberately delaying aid entry by keeping border crossings largely closed and implementing a drip-feeding policy.
He said these measures form part of a broader, systematic strategy aimed at prolonging the Israeli genocidal war against civilians in the enclave.
Al-Thawabta argued that humanitarian aid is being used as a tool of pressure and collective punishment rather than being governed by logistical or security considerations.
“This is a political and military decision designed to deepen human suffering and entrench the blockade affecting more than two million Palestinians,” he said.
According to data from the Government Media Office, Israeli occupation forces have committed approximately 3,076 violations of the ceasefire agreement over 232 days. These incidents reportedly resulted in 939 deaths, 2,889 injuries, and the arrest of 82 Palestinians.
Al-Thawabta highlighted a significant gap between agreed-upon aid deliveries and actual entries into Gaza. While previous arrangements stipulated the entry of 139,200 aid and supply trucks, only 50,636 have been allowed in, representing just 36 percent compliance.
The resulting 64 percent shortfall has left Gaza residents without adequate access to food, medicine, and essential goods.
He described the situation as “deliberate starvation” directly targeting civilians.
The restrictions have had devastating consequences on daily life, leading to near paralysis in commercial activity, soaring prices of basic goods, and a sharp decline in purchasing power among residents already facing dire economic conditions.
The healthcare sector has also been severely affected. Al-Thawabta noted that only 5,836 patients and wounded individuals have been able to leave Gaza for treatment, out of 17,800 who were supposed to travel under existing agreements, just 32 percent compliance.
Thousands remain unable to access urgent medical care abroad amid shortages of medicines and equipment.
The continued blockade on fuel imports and spare parts for power generators has further crippled Gaza’s infrastructure. Al-Thawabta warned that many generators supplying hospitals, water pumping stations, and wastewater treatment facilities have already stopped functioning.
He cautioned that these conditions could trigger worsening health and environmental crises, pushing the already fragile healthcare and municipal systems toward collapse.
Al-Thawabta warned that Gaza is rapidly approaching a full-scale famine, with signs already emerging in several areas due to acute food shortages and ongoing restrictions on aid entry. He said the 64 percent deficit in essential supplies is placing approximately 2.4 million Palestinians at risk of hunger and thirst.
He also pointed to a severe cooking gas shortage, forcing many families to resort to burning wood and cardboard for cooking, a practice that has contributed to respiratory illnesses and environmental damage.
Al-Thawabta urged international mediators, particularly Egypt and Qatar, as well as the broader international community, to move beyond expressions of concern and take concrete steps to pressure Israel into complying with ceasefire agreements and reopening border crossings.
He called for an immediate end to violations, unrestricted humanitarian access, facilitation of medical evacuations, and the entry of fuel, gas, and essential equipment.
Without urgent intervention, he warned, Gaza faces the risk of a total humanitarian collapse.
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