The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has issued an urgent warning about Gaza's escalating humanitarian crisis, with spokesperson Jonathan Fowler describing current aid levels as insufficient to meet even basic survival needs. "The amount of food entering Gaza isn't a drop in the ocean—it's far less," Fowler told reporters, emphasizing the need for 500-600 daily aid trucks amid Israel's blockade.
Distribution Challenges Mount
UNRWA reports severe difficulties delivering aid beyond Khan Younis in southern Gaza, leaving northern areas critically undersupplied. Only flour—a single commodity—is reaching some zones, while medical supplies and other essentials remain blocked. Over 1.4 million displaced Palestinians now rely on UNRWA shelters operating at 400% capacity.
Staff Casualties Highlight Risks
The agency revealed that 300 UNRWA employees have been killed since October, many alongside family members. "Our 12,000 staff work under constant threat while trying to sustain life-saving operations," Fowler stated, calling for immediate international intervention to secure humanitarian access.
