Thousands of Gaza residents were seen breaking into UNRWA warehouses and distribution centers in search of essential supplies amid growing concerns of civil disorder in the region. This comes after three weeks of intense warfare and a tight siege, leaving market supplies scarce and humanitarian aid from Egypt insufficient.
One of the targeted warehouses in Deir al-Balah had been storing supplies from humanitarian convoys that enter Gaza from Egypt. However, with limited aid supplies available since Israel launched its offensive in response to an attack by Hamas, the situation has become increasingly dire for the people of Gaza.
UNRWA, which stands for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, has expressed its worries about the breakdown of civil order in Gaza. They highlight that the current system for delivering humanitarian aid convoys to the region is “geared to fail.” Moreover, the agency’s ability to help Gazans is severely strained due to the ongoing air strikes that have claimed the lives of more than 50 UNRWA staff members and restricted the movement of supplies.
Even before the conflict, UNRWA had been struggling with funding. Established in 1949, the agency has been providing public services and humanitarian aid in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. However, the recent escalation of violence has put an additional strain on its resources, leading to an even more challenging situation.
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, the international community is urged to step up support for UNRWA and provide the necessary resources to alleviate the suffering of the people in the region. The desperate actions of residents breaking into warehouses highlight the urgent need for immediate assistance and long-term solutions to address the underlying issues in the region. Aha Lifestyle will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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