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Gaza’s faces extreme shortages of food, water supplies as Israeli restrictions continue
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, authorities in Gaza confirmed that the enclave has officially entered the first phase of famine, with nearly two million people now completely deprived of food security. This announcement came amid continued Israeli restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
"Gaza has officially entered the first stage of famine, with nearly two million people completely losing their food security," stated Ismail Thawabteh, chief of Gaza's government press office. He underscored the severity of the situation as the population faces growing hunger.
The region has descended into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, worsened by Israel’s blockade of border crossings that has halted the entry of essential aid. “The Palestinians are living an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe due to Israel’s closure of crossings and the blocking of the entry of humanitarian aid,” Thawabteh further warned, drawing attention to the consequences of these restrictions.
Furthermore, Thawabteh revealed that basic food items have been entirely wiped out from Gaza’s markets, “depriving Palestinian residents of the most necessities of life.”
The situation has been further exacerbated by a fuel shortage, which has led to the closure of bakeries across Gaza. This has caused a drastic decline in the availability of bread, a staple for many. “Dozens of bakeries have stopped operating due to the ban on fuel imports, causing a major drop in the amount of bread available to Palestinians in Gaza,” Thawabteh said, shedding light on the widespread food insecurity.
Additionally, the World Food Program (WFP) reported that it has been unable to deliver food aid into Gaza since March 2 as Israel continues to block all border crossings for humanitarian and commercial goods.
The lack of water has also become a critical issue, with numerous wells throughout Gaza now non-functional. “Dozens of water wells have also stopped working, worsening the water crisis in the region,” Thawabteh noted, drawing attention to the added strain on the local population, who already face extreme shortages.
Thawabteh also issued a dire warning about the looming collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure and services. “Life in Gaza is at the risk of a complete collapse in the coming days if the Israeli aggression does not stop and the crossings are not opened immediately,” he cautioned, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
This dire situation has been further aggravated by Israeli airstrikes, which resumed despite a ceasefire that had been in effect since January. In the latest round of attacks, over 436 civilians have been killed and more than 670 others sustained injuries since Tuesday, exacerbating the already dreadful humanitarian situation.
"Gaza has officially entered the first stage of famine, with nearly two million people completely losing their food security," stated Ismail Thawabteh, chief of Gaza's government press office. He underscored the severity of the situation as the population faces growing hunger.
The region has descended into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, worsened by Israel’s blockade of border crossings that has halted the entry of essential aid. “The Palestinians are living an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe due to Israel’s closure of crossings and the blocking of the entry of humanitarian aid,” Thawabteh further warned, drawing attention to the consequences of these restrictions.
Furthermore, Thawabteh revealed that basic food items have been entirely wiped out from Gaza’s markets, “depriving Palestinian residents of the most necessities of life.”
The situation has been further exacerbated by a fuel shortage, which has led to the closure of bakeries across Gaza. This has caused a drastic decline in the availability of bread, a staple for many. “Dozens of bakeries have stopped operating due to the ban on fuel imports, causing a major drop in the amount of bread available to Palestinians in Gaza,” Thawabteh said, shedding light on the widespread food insecurity.
Additionally, the World Food Program (WFP) reported that it has been unable to deliver food aid into Gaza since March 2 as Israel continues to block all border crossings for humanitarian and commercial goods.
The lack of water has also become a critical issue, with numerous wells throughout Gaza now non-functional. “Dozens of water wells have also stopped working, worsening the water crisis in the region,” Thawabteh noted, drawing attention to the added strain on the local population, who already face extreme shortages.
Thawabteh also issued a dire warning about the looming collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure and services. “Life in Gaza is at the risk of a complete collapse in the coming days if the Israeli aggression does not stop and the crossings are not opened immediately,” he cautioned, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
This dire situation has been further aggravated by Israeli airstrikes, which resumed despite a ceasefire that had been in effect since January. In the latest round of attacks, over 436 civilians have been killed and more than 670 others sustained injuries since Tuesday, exacerbating the already dreadful humanitarian situation.
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