"Obstacles to Aid: Challenges in Delivering Assistance to Gaza"

Relief reaching the 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza is hindered by lengthy inspections, rejected aid, and Israeli bombings, leaving most of the civilian population at the mercy of aid approved by Israel. The humanitarian situation has worsened due to the conflict, with deep pockets of starvation and hunger identified in northern Gaza. Israel's stringent checks on aid, disruptions caused by protests, and damage to infrastructure from airstrikes further impede relief efforts. UNRWA warns of a looming famine as it struggles to reach displaced civilians, and the agency may be forced to halt operations due to lack of funds.