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Israel Halts Aid to Gaza, Triggering Humanitarian Crisis

The suspension of food, fuel, and medical supplies threatens Gaza's population as aid organizations warn of catastrophic consequences.

Trucks line up at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip after Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohamed Arafat)
The Nijim family hangs laundry on the ruins of their property amid widespread destruction by Israeli military's ground and air offensive in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
An Israeli soldier sits on the top of a tank near Israeli-Gaza border, as seen from southern Israel, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
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Overview

  • Israel has cut off the flow of food, fuel, and medicine to Gaza, citing pressure on Hamas to agree to a ceasefire proposal.
  • Humanitarian groups report rapidly dwindling stockpiles, with no major reserves of food, fuel, or shelter materials left in Gaza.
  • The price of essential goods, such as flour, chicken, and cooking gas, has surged dramatically, worsening economic strain on residents.
  • Aid organizations warn of a potential 'catastrophic result' if the blockade continues, with critical systems like hospitals and water pumps at risk of collapse.
  • The cutoff follows a fragile six-week ceasefire during which limited aid was allowed, highlighting the dire dependency of Gaza's population on external support.