28 Jul 2025, 08:07
Humanitarian Aid is Being Delivered to Gaza Amid Rising Hunger
- In Israel, they announced a "tactical pause" for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Previous conditions have already been revoked, but they are considered insufficient to meet the needs of the population.
- The number of deaths from hunger is increasing, especially among children, which is causing international criticism.
This is reported by The Yomiuri Shimbun, The Yomiuri Shimbun.
On July 28, 2025, the Israeli army announced a "tactical pause" in combat operations in three populated areas of Gaza to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid. These actions are prompted by the increasing international criticism regarding hunger in the region.
Since the beginning of the conflict in July 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, there have been unreported deaths due to hunger, including children. In recent days, more than 100 international humanitarian organizations have called on Israel to lift the blockade and ensure the delivery of food, water, and medical supplies.
In the outgoing statement, the previous conditions for humanitarian aid were revoked, under which Israel and the United Arab Emirates launched a pallet with flour, sugar, and canned goods. However, human rights advocates criticize this method as insufficient for solving the hunger problem. At the same time, the Israeli army stated that airlifts are not the only means of delivering aid, and they also open humanitarian corridors for the safe passage of convoys of the UN.
Regardless of the measures taken, the situation remains critical. Near the territory of the Gaza population, there are only a few days left, and currently, approximately 62 thousand metric tons of food are needed to meet basic needs. Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations assert that the current aid does not cover the needs of the population, which has more than 2 million people.
According to the World Food Program, the number of people suffering from hunger is increasing, and it is necessary to urgently strengthen humanitarian supplies. In July, there were recorded 63 deaths related to hunger, of which 24 were children under 5 years old.
International leaders, including the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, have stated that aid must be delivered as soon as possible, but they acknowledge that delays in delivery may lead to new deaths.
Tags: Middle East/Well-being