A critical situation is unfolding in Gaza, where the United Nations has been forced to slash food rations for struggling families by half. This drastic measure comes amidst ongoing restrictions, making it increasingly difficult for humanitarian aid to reach those who desperately need it.
For months, aid efforts have faced hurdles, but the situation worsened significantly on December 12th. UN spokesman Farhan Haq revealed that partners are now distributing a reduced package containing just a bag of flour and 1.5kg of high-energy biscuits. This meager supply is designed to cover only *half* of a family’s minimum caloric needs for the rest of the month. Imagine trying to sustain your family on so little.
The UN points to various restrictions imposed at crossing points into Gaza, including limits on the types of items allowed in and issues with humanitarian worker visas. These obstacles, they say, are preventing them from bringing in sufficient volumes of vital supplies.
This sharp cut in aid highlights the fragile state of humanitarian operations in Gaza, even two months after a ceasefire that was hoped would pave the way for more resources. Deliveries remain a mere fraction of what is needed, and with winter rapidly approaching, the urgency to provide adequate food and warmth is intensifying daily. The world watches as a dire humanitarian crisis deepens.
