The United Nations says over 24,000 tons of aid have reached Gaza since the US-brokered ceasefire began earlier this month. The UN’s deputy special coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ramiz Alakbarov, said that aid is now flowing through all crossings, helping restart both community and household-level distributions.
The World Food Programme has already delivered around 20,000 tons of food inside Gaza in just 20 days. However, UN officials warn that the situation remains dire, with many families still struggling for food, water, and shelter after Israel’s massive offensive left much of the enclave in ruins.
Looting has reduced, allowing smoother aid delivery. UNICEF has also reopened 15 therapeutic health sites, including eight in northern Gaza.
Alakbarov urged Israel to let NGOs help distribute aid, saying restrictions on NGO registration continue to block progress. He stressed that the US peace plan’s 20-point framework remains key for coordinated humanitarian work.
Meanwhile, the US military has set up a coordination center in southern Israel to monitor aid and the ceasefire. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher welcomed the progress but warned that only one-third of the $4 billion aid appeal has been funded.
