The humanitarian situation in GazaPalestine, getting worse during the endless war. In the middle of these situations, an armed group destroyed trucks carrying aid to the residents of Gaza.
Reported Al Arabiya And ReutersOn Tuesday (11/19/2024), almost 100 trucks carrying food for Palestinians were looted by armed groups after entering Gaza. The looting was one of the worst incidents of aid loss in 13 months of war in Gaza, which is now suffering from severe famine.
The looting was reported on November 16 by two UN agencies to Reuters on Monday (18/11) local time. UNRWA’s Senior Emergency Officer, Louise Wateridge, said that a convoy of trucks carrying food from UN agencies, UNRWA and the World Food Program (WFP) was ordered by Israel to leave through an unknown route from the Kerem Shalom border crossing. .
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Wateridge said armed groups attacked 98 trucks from a convoy of 109 trucks. He said several transport drivers were also injured in the incident. He did not specify who carried out the ambush.
“This shows how serious the challenge of access to aid to southern and central Gaza is,” he said.
“The urgency of this crisis cannot be overstated. “Without immediate intervention, food shortages will worsen, putting at risk the lives of over 2 million people who depend on humanitarian aid for survival,” he continued.
A WFP spokesperson also confirmed the looting. He said many routes in Gaza were currently impassable due to security concerns.
An Israeli official said they have been working to address the humanitarian situation since the war began. He said the UN’s distribution challenges are the main problem with aid delivery.
Earlier, a UN aid official said Gaza’s aid reach had reached its lowest point. It is also almost impossible to deliver to parts of northern Gaza, which are under siege by the Israeli military.
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Great! Let’s get started. For the first section, we will discuss the current humanitarian situation in Gaza and the role of aid organizations.
Host: Good day, and welcome to our show today. We’re pleased to have two special guests with us today: Ms. Louise Wateridge, Senior Emergency Officer at UNRWA and Mr. X, a spokesperson for the World Food Programme (WFP). Thank you for joining us.
Ms. Wateridge, can you please tell us about the situation in Gaza and how UNRWA and WFP are working to provide aid to the people there?
Ms. Louise Wateridge: Of course, thank you for having me. The situation in Gaza is dire, with over two million people facing severe food insecurity and poverty. UNRWA and WFP are working together to provide emergency food assistance to the most vulnerable families, but our work has become increasingly challenging due to the ongoing conflict and restrictions on humanitarian access. The recent looting of trucks carrying aid is only a small example of the difficulties we face in reaching those in need.
Host: What were the specific challenges in delivering aid, according to UNRWA?
Ms. Louise Wateridge: The primary challenge is the lack of access to certain areas in Gaza, including northern Gaza which is still under siege by the Israeli military. Additionally, the destruction of infrastructure during the conflict has made it harder for us to distribute aid effectively. The looting of trucks carrying food has further disrupted our efforts to provide much-needed assistance to the people of Gaza.
Host: Furthermore, how does this looting affect the aid delivery process?
Ms. Louise Wateridge: The looting of trucks carrying food is one of the worst incidents in over a year. It not only results in the loss of essential aid but also undermines trust between aid organizations and local communities. This could have long-term consequences for our ability to deliver humanitarian assistance effectively. We are calling for immediate action to protect aid workers and ensure the safe delivery of aid to those who need it most.
Host: Mr. X, can you share WFP’s perspective on the looting of aid trucks and the overall humanitarian situation in Gaza?
Mr. X
