DaysofPal- The Financial Times has reported a sharp decline in the flow of food and commercial goods into the Gaza Strip, citing international officials and organizations who link the drop to the escalation of the Israeli and U.S. military confrontation with Iran.
According to the newspaper, United Nations reports show that no more than 60 aid trucks have been entering Gaza daily since the escalation began, compared to an average of about 95 trucks per day beforehand.
The ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which came into effect on October 10, 2025, was based on a plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump to end the war. However, Israeli occupation forces have continued to violate the agreement repeatedly, resulting in the deaths of 972 Palestinians and injuries to 2,235 others, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
The agreement followed a two-year war that began on October 7, 2023, with U.S. backing. The conflict has left more than 72,000 Palestinians dead and approximately 172,000 injured, along with widespread destruction affecting about 90 percent of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure, according to UN estimates.
Hamas has repeatedly accused Israeli occupation forces of failing to meet their obligations under the ceasefire, particularly regarding the opening of crossings and the entry of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials. These restrictions have worsened the humanitarian crisis for roughly 1.9 million displaced people out of Gaza’s population of 2.4 million.
The Financial Times also highlighted ongoing Israeli restrictions on the entry of essential goods, including construction materials, debris removal equipment, and certain medical supplies. International organizations cited by the report said the issue extends beyond the number of trucks, encompassing the types of goods permitted into the territory.
In the same context, international officials expressed frustration over stalled diplomatic efforts aimed at increasing aid flows, noting that Gaza’s humanitarian situation has become increasingly tied to regional military tensions.
After initial progress in boosting supplies, the escalation has pushed aid levels sharply downward, at times dropping by as much as 80 percent.
Additional restrictions imposed on land crossings during heightened tensions with Iran have further slowed the delivery of aid, occasionally halting truck movement altogether. The broader military escalation has also disrupted regional shipping routes and logistics services, compounding the challenges of delivering essential supplies to Gaza.
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