The Government Media Office in the Gaza Strip said on Monday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening sharply and reaching unprecedented levels ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, as a result of the continued blockade, the closure of border crossings, and restrictions on the entry of aid, fuel, and sacrificial livestock.
In a report issued Monday, the office stated that the crisis has directly affected the lives of more than 2.4 million residents. It said the quantities of aid trucks and fuel entering the territory fall far below the minimum level needed to meet humanitarian demands, accusing the occupation of failing to uphold its obligations under agreements related to the entry of supplies.
According to the report, the agreement stipulates the daily entry of 600 trucks, including 50 fuel trucks. However, the office said the actual number of trucks allowed in has not exceeded 37% of the agreed total, while only 14% of the agreed fuel quantities have entered Gaza, accusing the occupation of providing misleading figures to mediators and evading international oversight.
The office added that only 1,196 trucks entered Gaza during the past week, compared with the 4,200 trucks that were supposed to arrive, representing a compliance rate of 28.4%. It warned that the shortfall has severely reduced the operational capacity of bakeries, vital facilities, and essential public services.
Regarding preparations for Eid al-Adha, the media office said Gaza is facing a severe shortage of livestock and sacrificial animals because calves and sheep have been barred from entering the territory for years. It noted that markets are now nearly empty of such animals and that prices for the limited remaining quantities have surged to record levels due to supply shortages and rising feed and livestock-rearing costs.
The Government Media Office called on the international community, the United Nations, and humanitarian organizations to take urgent action and pressure for the full reopening of border crossings. It also demanded unrestricted entry for aid, commercial goods, fuel, and livestock to enable residents to live with dignity and perform their religious rituals during Eid al-Adha.
