Gaza Aid Crisis: Gangs, Looting, and Looming Famine

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Gaza Aid Crisis: Gangs, Looting, and Looming Famine
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In southern Gaza, criminal gangs are violently obstructing aid distribution, exacerbating severe food shortages. Nearly 100 UN aid lorries were looted, leading to increased lawlessness and soaring food prices. Hamas has reactivated a security force to combat the thefts, but some view this as an attempt to control black markets. The chaos is partly attributed to Israel's military actions and restrictions on aid entry, with calls for more crossing points and security measures. The situation is dire, with many Gazans facing hunger and lacking basic necessities.

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