Overview
- Israel closed Gaza’s crossings on February 28 as US-Israeli strikes on Iran began, then reopened Kerem Shalom only for limited aid while Rafah remains shut.
- The World Health Organization reports roughly 200 trucks a day are entering, well short of the 600 trucks required to meet basic needs.
- Residents and traders describe rapid price spikes and shrinking supplies, with some staples disappearing from local markets.
- UNICEF says prices for some essentials have jumped by 200 to 300 percent as fuel and goods grow scarce.
- Hospitals and essential services are scaling back due to fuel rationing and supply gaps, and about 18,000 people are waiting for medical evacuation.