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Israel's Aid Blockade Sparks Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

11/8/2025

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Between October 10 and November 6, Israel allowed 4,453 of 15,600 scheduled aid trucks into Gaza (28%).
Humanitarian groups say essential goods such as cooking gas, fresh produce, and medical supplies are restricted.
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns of a crisis as winter approaches, with malnutrition and higher mortality among vulnerable populations.
Critics describe the blockade as systematic starvation, alleging deliberate control of food supplies to weaken the population.

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Between October 10 and November 6, Israel allowed 4,453 of 15,600 scheduled aid trucks into Gaza (28%).
Humanitarian groups say essential goods such as cooking gas, fresh produce, and medical supplies are restricted.
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns of a crisis as winter approaches, with malnutrition and higher mortality among vulnerable populations.
Critics describe the blockade as systematic starvation, alleging deliberate control of food supplies to weaken the population.