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The UN’s humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip have become urgent amid the humanitarian crisis caused by the recent Israeli offensive. This Thursday, humanitarian teams intensified their work, focusing on the recovery of fuel and other essential supplies at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, located in the southern region. The fuel shortage has had severe consequences, preventing critical facilities—from water treatment plants to medical services that are still operational—from functioning properly.
The situation has become so desperate that many residents, on the brink of starvation, are resorting to extreme measures to find food. Olga Cherevko, a humanitarian worker, shared a poignant account of the difficult reality facing Gaza’s residents: “I saw an elderly man by the roadside, completely alone, kneeling, picking up handfuls of lentils that had spilled on the ground from one of the previous convoys.” This testimony highlights the desperation of a population forced to seek food in humiliating circumstances.
The food crisis has severely impacted families, with reports of mothers unable to breastfeed their babies due to malnutrition. Instead, many are feeding their children mashed chickpeas, bread, and rice—foods that are inadequate for infants. UNICEF has pointed out that this situation could be preventable and has called for increased access to humanitarian assistance. Additionally, the World Health Organization has emphasized the enormous health needs in Gaza, underscoring the importance of maintaining a continuous flow of medical supplies amid the crisis.
According to recent reports, the security situation has deteriorated further. This Wednesday, health workers indicated that at least 50 people died and more than 400 were injured while waiting for food near the Zikim border crossing, located north of Gaza. Cherevko also mentioned that her arrival at Kerem Shalom was delayed by two hours at a “waiting point” before they were allowed to continue their mission.
While the arrival of fuel provides temporary relief, Cherevko stressed that this assistance is only part of the solution, indicating the need for “hundreds of thousands of liters of fuel every day” to ensure the operation of essential services such as energy, water, and healthcare. Although the daytime military pauses announced by Israel have slightly reduced waiting times for aid convoys, the situation remains critical. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that, despite these measures, casualties continue to be reported among those seeking assistance and that deaths from hunger and malnutrition are on the rise.
The numbers are alarming: Between July 23 and July 30, 640 Palestinians were killed and 3,224 were injured. Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, it is estimated that at least 60,138 Palestinians have been killed and 146,269 have sustained injuries. The international community watches with concern as the situation in Gaza deteriorates, demanding urgent action to alleviate the suffering of its population.
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