DaysofPal- Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) intensified closure of all crossings into Gaza following attacks on Iran has effectively reimposed a blockade, driving up food prices and reviving fears that more than two million Palestinians could face severe hunger.
After more than two years of war and with Israeli forces controlling about 60% of the enclave, Gaza now relies almost entirely on goods entering through border crossings.
Humanitarian groups warn their remaining supplies may last only days; one organization that prepares nearly one million hot meals daily says its reserves could be exhausted soon if deliveries don’t resume. Food-security experts say fresh food might last about a week, bakeries have roughly ten days’ worth of flour, and aid parcels perhaps two weeks.
The current panic echoes last year’s siege and tight aid controls that created famine-like conditions and deaths at distribution sites.
News of the crossings’ closure prompted runs on markets, causing rapid shortages and steep price hikes: a 25-kg sack of flour rose from about 30 shekels to 80–100, while sugar, oil, and baby supplies roughly doubled.
Many families are scrambling to buy supplies despite poverty and displacement. Some can’t afford to stockpile after losing homes and jobs; others fear repeated starvation more than renewed bombardment.
Humanitarian groups say the Israeli occupation, as the occupying power, has an obligation to ensure civilians’ access to food.
Israeli forces cite security concerns tied to the Iran confrontation for the halt, later suggesting one crossing could briefly reopen for humanitarian aid, but giving little detail on available stocks.
Gaza’s border with Egypt has remained closed to aid since May 2024, and analysts say the territory lacks meaningful food reserves after years of war and destroyed warehouses. The announcement of closures quickly triggers market panic, leaving already vulnerable families, many living in tents, particularly at risk of renewed famine.
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