DaysofPal- The Director General of Gaza’s Government Media Office , said that Israeli occupation forces are deliberately restricting the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip through a policy of “drip-feeding” assistance and maintaining the closure of border crossings. He argued that these measures form part of a systematic strategy aimed at prolonging a war of genocide against Gaza’s civilian population.
In an interview with the Palestinian newspaper Filastin, Al-Thawabta said Israeli occupation forces are treating humanitarian aid as a tool of pressure and collective punishment against civilians. He stressed that the restrictions are not merely security or logistical measures but rather a political and military decision designed to deepen humanitarian suffering and reinforce the blockade imposed on more than two million Palestinians in Gaza.
Statistics Highlight the Scale of the Shortfall
According to figures compiled by the Government Media Office, Israel has committed approximately 3,076 violations of the ceasefire agreement over a period of 232 days. These incidents reportedly resulted in the deaths of 939 Palestinians, injuries to 2,889 others, and the detention of 82 people, reflecting the continued breach of publicly announced agreements and understandings.
Al-Thawabta stated that the volume of aid entering Gaza remains far below growing humanitarian needs and falls short of previously agreed commitments. Under the terms of earlier agreements, 139,200 trucks carrying aid and commercial goods were expected to enter the territory. However, he said only 50,636 trucks have been permitted entry.
He noted that Israel’s compliance with the agreement has not exceeded 36 percent, leaving a deficit of approximately 64 percent. According to Al-Thawabta, this has deprived Gaza’s residents of more than two-thirds of their essential requirements, including food, medicine, and basic supplies. He described the situation as a policy of deliberate starvation targeting civilians.
The ongoing restrictions have had severe consequences for daily life in Gaza. Continued border closures have largely paralyzed commercial activity and contributed to unprecedented increases in the prices of basic commodities. At the same time, residents’ purchasing power has sharply declined under worsening economic and humanitarian conditions.
Patients and the Health Sector Under Growing Pressure
Al-Thawabta said the crisis extends beyond living conditions and has significantly affected healthcare services and the movement of patients seeking treatment outside Gaza.
According to his figures, only 5,836 people have been able to leave the territory for medical treatment or other urgent needs, despite agreements that envisioned the travel of approximately 17,800 individuals. Compliance in this area, he said, has reached only 32 percent, leaving a deficit of 68 percent.
As a result, thousands of patients and wounded individuals have been denied access to treatment abroad and face uncertain futures amid severe shortages of medical supplies, equipment, and medicines within Gaza.
Fuel and Electricity Shortages Threaten Vital Infrastructure
Al-Thawabta also warned that restrictions on fuel imports are having devastating consequences for Gaza’s infrastructure. He said the continued prevention of sufficient diesel deliveries, along with the refusal to allow spare parts for power generators into the territory, directly targets essential public services.
The shortages have reportedly forced numerous generators supplying hospitals, water pumping stations, and wastewater treatment facilities to cease operating. He warned that these disruptions are intensifying both health and environmental risks and could lead to the collapse of what remains of Gaza’s healthcare system and municipal services.
Gaza Approaching Famine Conditions
The Government Media Office official warned that Gaza is rapidly approaching a stage of widespread famine, with signs already emerging across multiple governorates due to severe food shortages and ongoing restrictions on aid deliveries.
He said the 64 percent deficit in the entry of aid trucks and essential supplies is exposing approximately 2.4 million Palestinians to the risks of hunger and thirst. Al-Thawabta held the international community responsible for allowing the situation to persist, criticizing what he described as international silence and an inability to compel Israel to fulfill its legal and humanitarian obligations.
He also highlighted a growing cooking gas crisis, stating that authorities continue to block the quantities needed by households, bakeries, and hospitals. As a result, many families have resorted to makeshift cooking methods using firewood and cardboard, contributing to increased health problems, respiratory illnesses, and environmental damage.
Al-Thawabta called on mediators, particularly and , as well as the broader international community, to move beyond expressions of concern and take concrete steps to pressure Israel into complying with ceasefire commitments and reopening border crossings on a permanent basis.
He emphasized the need to halt all alleged ceasefire violations, ensure the unrestricted flow of humanitarian aid, facilitate the travel of wounded individuals and patients, and allow the entry of fuel, cooking gas, and spare parts required for critical infrastructure.
Al-Thawabta warned that without immediate action, Gaza could face a comprehensive humanitarian collapse in the near future.
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