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Why is food not getting into Gaza?

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Food is not getting into Gaza due to severe restrictions at border crossings, security and bureaucratic barriers, and ongoing conflict. Aid groups and the UN report that Israel is holding up hundreds of trucks, while Israel blames logistical issues and accuses Hamas of interfering. The amount of aid entering is far below what is needed, causing widespread hunger and famine.

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CNN sees aid trucks at border crossing as hunger ravages Gaza

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  • Aid trucks from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation were seen being processed at the border.
  • Over a thousand Palestinians have reportedly died trying to access aid at distribution points. 29s
  • Medical officials say Gaza needs 1,500 aid trucks daily for a month to meet needs. 1m 40s
  • The U.N. and European leaders say current aid levels are insufficient and criticize Israeli restrictions. 2m 15s
  • Israel claims it is facilitating aid and blames Hamas for disruptions at distribution points. 3m 4s
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CNN sees aid trucks at border crossing as hunger ravages Gaza
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CNN
2 days ago
CNN sees aid trucks at border crossing as hunger ravages Gaza

UN officials say security and bureaucratic restrictions prevent them from picking up aid at the border. Israel claims it is passing food aid, but the UN and European leaders say Israel is not doing enough.

Protesters in Tel Aviv call for end to war
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Protesters in Tel Aviv call for end to war

The UN says its agencies have enough food and medicine for two months waiting at the border, but Israel is blocking aid from entering Gaza.

Oxfam director issues dire warning about Gaza
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CNN
3 days ago
Oxfam director issues dire warning about Gaza

Aid is being systematically restricted by the Israeli government, preventing humanitarian groups from distributing essential food and fuel. Requests for explanations have gone unanswered.

100 humanitarian organizations plead for Gaza aid to resume
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CBC News
3 days ago
100 humanitarian organizations plead for Gaza aid to resume

Israel acknowledges a shortage of aid but blames the UN and denies famine. The UN says Israel's expanded offensive is threatening the last lifelines for Palestinians.

Famine looms in Gaza amid mounting warnings
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France 24
4 days ago
Famine looms in Gaza amid mounting warnings

Frustration is mounting over the role of the Gaza Humanitarian Fund, backed by the US and Israel, which controls aid distribution but is criticized for not meeting the scale of need.

Medics say four Gaza children starve to death in hunger crisis
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Reuters
4 days ago
Medics say four Gaza children starve to death in hunger crisis

Israel controls all aid supplies into Gaza, where the population faces acute shortages. Israel denies preventing aid and accuses Hamas of stealing food, which Hamas denies.

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