Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens despite ceasefire agreement
By bellecarter // 2025-02-19
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  • Gaza continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis despite a ceasefire agreement, with insufficient aid and essential equipment entering the enclave.
  • Only 7,926 trucks have entered Gaza since the truce began, far short of the minimum 600 humanitarian aid trucks per day stipulated in the agreement.
  • Critical supplies such as construction materials and medical equipment are entirely absent from aid convoys, leaving thousands of displaced Gazans without adequate shelter and the fate of trapped bodies uncertain.
  • Gaza is also experiencing a worsening water crisis, with over 75 percent of northern Gaza's wells damaged, creating a severe shortage of clean water and a power crisis exacerbated by the absence of solar energy supplies.
  • Humanitarian organizations and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) are under pressure, and the failure to deliver necessary aid highlights the urgent need for international action to address Gaza's ongoing crisis.
In the wake of a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month, the Gaza Strip continues to grapple with a severe humanitarian crisis, with insufficient aid and essential equipment entering the enclave. According to sources cited by Al Jazeera, the number of trucks entering Gaza since the truce began has fallen short of expectations, raising concerns about the region's ability to recover from the recent conflict. Since the ceasefire was established, only 7,926 trucks have entered Gaza, a number that falls far short of the minimum of 600 humanitarian aid trucks per day stipulated in the agreement. The situation is particularly dire for critical supplies such as construction materials and medical equipment, which have been entirely absent from the aid convoys. "The number of tent trucks that entered the Gaza Strip is much less than what is needed and does not exceed 208," the sources noted. This shortfall has left thousands of Gazans, displaced by the conflict, without adequate shelter. The lack of essential aid is exacerbating the already dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza. The sources reported that no reconstruction materials, machinery or equipment necessary to clear rubble and search for bodies have been sent into the strip. This has left the fate of thousands of bodies trapped under destroyed buildings uncertain. "Since the start of the ceasefire, we have received no less than 2,750 direct calls and reports from the families of the martyrs, appealing for a response to retrieve the bodies and remains of their sons," Gaza's Civil Defense announced on Jan. 31. The water crisis in Gaza is also worsening, with over 75 percent of northern Gaza's wells damaged. This has created a severe shortage of clean water for the region's residents. The situation is further complicated by the absence of solar energy supplies, which are urgently needed to address the power crisis in Gaza.

Humanitarian organizations are under pressure

In addition to the immediate humanitarian needs, Gaza faces a severe financial crisis, with no funds transferred into the strip's banks. The Israeli ban on the UNRWA, which came into effect on Jan. 30, has placed additional strain on the region. Juliette Touma, director of communications for UNRWA, warned that if the agency is not allowed to continue bringing and distributing supplies, the fate of the ceasefire will be at risk. The failure of the ceasefire to deliver essential aid to Gaza underscores the urgent need for international action. The International Court of Justice has previously ordered Israel to improve Gaza's access to humanitarian aid, yet NGOs report that Israel continues to fail in this regard. The failure of the ceasefire to deliver the necessary aid and support to Gaza highlights the urgent need for action by the international community. As the crisis continues to deepen, the world must come together to address the immediate needs of Gaza's residents and to work towards a sustainable solution to the ongoing conflict. The fate of the fragile ceasefire and the well-being of Gaza's residents hang in the balance, and the international community must act now to avert further catastrophe. (Related: Israel's ceasefire deal under threat as deadly strikes continue in Gaza.) Head over to Humanitarian.news for related stories. Watch the video below that talks about trucks carrying humanitarian aid that have begun entering Gaza through the Rafah crossing. This video is from Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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