Humanitarian aid to Gaza significantly reduced following Israel's military operation in Rafah, UN reports
- Humanitarian aid entering Gaza has decreased by two-thirds after Israel's assault on Rafah, according to the UN.
- The situation in Gaza is dire as the reduction in aid further exacerbates the existing humanitarian crisis.
- Efforts are needed to address the declining aid flow to support the people of Gaza.
The United Nations warned that the amount of aid going into Gaza has decreased by 67% since Israel started a military operation in Rafah. This means that less food and other aid is reaching Gaza, which was already struggling to meet the increasing needs of the people there. The drop in aid deliveries happened because Israel attacked Rafah to target Hamas, a group they believed had moved to the south of Gaza after previous attacks in the north. The International Court of Justice declared the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "disastrous" and ordered Israel to keep the Rafah crossing open for aid to come in without any obstacles. Rafah used to be the main route for aid to enter Gaza, but now aid is also coming through two other crossings: Kerem Shalom in the south and Erez in the north. Efforts are being made to reopen the Rafah crossing to allow more aid to flow in. The conflict in Gaza has caused many casualties, with the Ministry of Health reporting 53 people killed and 357 injured in the last 24 hours. The situation is tense, with reports of hostages being held in Rafah and the discovery of multiple tunnels in the area. The Israeli military continues to operate against what they call "terrorist infrastructure" in northern Gaza. The ongoing violence in Gaza has drawn international attention, with concerns about the impact on civilians, especially children. The situation remains complex, with different countries and groups involved in the conflict. Efforts are being made to address the humanitarian crisis and bring stability to the region.