Limited Aid Reaches Gaza as Food Supplies Fall Short

In response to the daily food needs of Gaza’s residents, aid packages have been dropped from aircraft by six countries. However, the number of food parcels delivered via airstrikes remains critically insufficient to meet the increasing demand. As the need for essential supplies in Gaza continues to grow, the Israeli occupying forces have granted permission for aid flights from six nations to deliver food aid.

According to the Israeli Defense Forces, they have authorized these aid flights to enter Gaza amid the ongoing crisis. Nevertheless, the aid provided so far amounts to only about 126 packages, which is vastly inadequate compared to the daily requirements of Gaza’s population.

Meanwhile, Philip Lazzarini, a senior official from a United Nations humanitarian agency working in Palestine, highlighted that transporting aid by truck is significantly more cost-effective—up to 100 times cheaper—than airlifting supplies. He described the aerial aid drops as “insufficient” and “ineffective,” attributing the limited aid to a lack of political will. Lazzarini also mentioned that over 6,000 trucks are currently waiting at the Gaza border to deliver much-needed supplies.

This situation underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where shortages of food and essential resources continue to worsen despite international aid efforts. The international community remains concerned over the limited scope of aid deliveries and the urgent need for a sustainable solution to ensure that Gaza’s civilians receive adequate support amid escalating conflict.