Violent break-in occurred at a United Nations warehouse in Gaza, where food supplies were stored for a population facing extreme hunger. The World Food Programme reported that two people died and several others were injured as large crowds pushed into the warehouse. Gunfire was heard during the chaos, but details on how the casualties happened remain unclear. This incident highlights the urgent need for more food aid in Gaza, where millions are at risk of starvation.
After an 11-week blockade, Israel allowed a limited amount of aid to enter Gaza about 10 days ago. The aid comes through two main channels: the United Nations and the U.S.-supported Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. However, the amount of food and supplies reaching Gaza is far below what is needed to help the population survive.
The violence in Gaza started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, killing over 1,200 people and taking hundreds of hostages. Since then, Israel has carried out a military campaign that Gaza health authorities say has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians. The fighting continues, with airstrikes killing at least 30 people on the day of the warehouse break-in.
Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire are ongoing. A new truce proposal is expected to be reviewed soon by U.S. officials. Israel says it is taking control of food distribution in Gaza and accuses Hamas of stealing aid supplies. Hamas denies these accusations, adding further complications to aid efforts.
At the United Nations, many members of the Security Council called for urgent action to allow free and safe access for aid deliveries in Gaza. Some countries are working on a resolution to demand that humanitarian help reach all who need it without delay. Israel has confirmed that it will allow aid deliveries to continue through both the United Nations and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for now.
The deadly break-in at the UN warehouse shows the desperation of the people in Gaza. With aid still not enough and many facing hunger, the situation is becoming critical. Immediate and larger-scale food deliveries are needed to prevent famine and ease suffering.
