The fourth humanitarian aid convoy has entered the blockaded Gaza Strip late on Tuesday through Egypt's Rafah border crossing, bringing the total number of aid trucks into Gaza to 62, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. Despite these efforts, the United Nations estimates that around 100 trucks per day are needed to meet the essential needs of Gaza's residents, who are enduring a 'total siege' imposed by Israel.
The UN has highlighted a critical issue: the aid convoys do not include fuel. This omission means that local water desalination plants are unable to function, leaving the population without clean water. Furthermore, bakeries and hospitals are struggling to operate, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
On Monday, a CGTN Stringer captured footage of Gazan residents queuing at a gas station in desperation. One resident shared his ordeal, saying, \"For four consecutive days, I have come here and waited in line from 6 a.m. to midday, but I couldn't even get one liter of petrol.\" This scarcity of fuel is not only a daily inconvenience but also a severe barrier to sustaining life and essential services in Gaza.
The ongoing shortage of aid and fuel underscores the urgent need for increased humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of Gaza's residents. Without adequate support, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is poised to worsen, affecting millions who rely on these critical services for their survival.
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Close-ups in Gaza Ep. 14: Six-hour queues with no gas refueled
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