DaysofPal- Humanitarian and food aid entering the Gaza Strip has dropped sharply amid continued Israeli restrictions on border crossings, deepening the humanitarian crisis facing more than 2.4 million Palestinians in the territory.
Ismail Al-Thawabta, director general of the Government Media Office in Gaza, said the crossings have operated only on a very limited basis in recent weeks, with the amount of aid entering the enclave falling far short of actual needs.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Al-Thawabta said that only 640 aid trucks had entered Gaza out of the 6,000 trucks that were expected under existing understandings, representing less than 10 percent of the required humanitarian supplies.
According to Al-Thawabta, the figures highlight a widening gap between the increasing humanitarian needs in Gaza and the volume of assistance allowed into the territory.
Official data indicates that the limited flow of aid reflects a repeated pattern of delays and restrictions affecting agreements meant to facilitate the entry of humanitarian supplies.
At the same time, Palestinian sources report continued Israeli ceasefire violations since October 10, 2025, including shelling and gunfire incidents.
Since the truce began, 648 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and 1,728 injured.
Israeli genocidal war in Gaza, launched on October 7, 2023, has resulted in more than 72,000 deaths and nearly 172,000 injuries among Palestinians, according to Palestinian officials.
The genocide has also caused extensive destruction, with about 90 percent of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure reportedly damaged or destroyed.
Data on truck movements shows that 36,720 aid trucks have entered Gaza so far out of the 88,800 trucks that were expected during the same period re, presenting a fulfillment rate of around 41 percent.
The decline has disrupted the flow of both humanitarian and commercial supplies, including food and essential goods.
The shortage is not limited to food supplies but also affects energy resources critical for maintaining basic services.
Al-Thawabta said Gaza has received only 1,081 fuel trucks out of the 7,400 trucks that were expected to enter, representing just 14 percent of the required amount.
He added that the entry of cooking gas remains completely halted, creating a severe crisis for household and service use across the territory.
The drop in supply has already affected local markets, particularly vegetables, food products, and frozen goods, due to reduced quantities entering the enclave.
Limited availability has led to noticeable price increases, while residents continue to face declining purchasing power and rising poverty rates.
Fuel shortages have also disrupted key public services, including the water and sanitation sector, after some pumping and treatment stations were forced to reduce or suspend operations.
Municipalities have likewise scaled back garbage collection and water well operations because of insufficient fuel to run equipment and generators.
Hospitals and medical facilities in Gaza, which rely heavily on backup generators due to chronic electricity shortages, are also facing growing operational challenges.
Al-Thawabta warned that continued restrictions on aid and essential supplies could threaten food security for more than 1.5 million people in Gaza.
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