Humanitarian aid remains stuck at the Gaza border even after trucks carrying food and medical supplies were allowed into the area.
Despite growing international concern and the end of an 11-week blockade, the United Nations says none of the aid has reached people in need inside the region.
The supplies entered Gaza on Tuesday through the Kerem Shalom crossing. According to Israeli sources, 93 trucks passed through after strict security inspections. The cargo included flour for bakeries, baby food, medicines, and essential healthcare items. These supplies are urgently needed as living conditions in Gaza continue to worsen.
Although the trucks made it past the Israeli side of the border, the aid has yet to be delivered to families and communities. UN teams stationed in Gaza were ready to pick up the goods but waited for hours without receiving clearance from the Israeli military to proceed. The supplies now sit idle on the Palestinian side of the crossing.
The delay comes at a time when humanitarian agencies are sounding alarms about a possible famine. The situation is especially dire for children and the elderly. Access to food, water, and medicine remains limited, and the risk of widespread malnutrition is increasing by the day. The UN and aid workers on the ground are urging for faster action to prevent further suffering.
This latest aid delivery followed Israel’s announcement that it would allow limited humanitarian goods into Gaza. The move came after mounting pressure from other countries and global organizations calling for immediate relief for civilians. However, without distribution, the aid cannot make a difference.
Israel says it is committed to preventing supplies from being taken by armed groups. Officials claim all aid is carefully inspected to avoid misuse. Still, critics argue that delays at the border are preventing life-saving help from reaching people in time. Israel maintains that it is not to blame for the crisis and places responsibility on the governing group in Gaza for starting the conflict and worsening the situation.
World leaders are pushing for more consistent and meaningful aid access. The United Kingdom has paused trade talks with Israel, calling the current military actions unacceptable. Meanwhile, US officials admit that the current level of aid is far from enough to address the crisis on the ground.
With trucks full of supplies waiting and no distribution happening, people in Gaza continue to suffer. The international community is watching closely, urging swift action to open pathways for aid to reach those who need it most. Until then, the crisis deepens and hope remains out of reach for many.