Urgent Calls to Airdrop Relief to Northern Gaza as Hundreds of Thousands Face Risk of Starvation


Gaza has been under an Israeli blockade since 2007 when Hamas took control of the territory. This blockade restricts the movement of people and most goods, including fuel, construction materials, and many food items.


 The blockade, combined with periodic military operations, has devastated Gaza's economy and infrastructure. Over 2 million Palestinians live in the narrow coastal enclave, over half of whom are considered food insecure by UN agencies.


In recent years, conditions have severely deteriorated with rising unemployment, poverty, and food insecurity. The pandemic and conflict with Israel in May 2021 have only exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. 


 Reports indicate about a third of agricultural land in Gaza has been made unusable due to Israeli restrictions on imports. This has harmed food production capacity within the territory.


Aid groups and human rights organizations have long called for an end to the blockade, saying it amounts to collective punishment prohibited under international law. However, Israel cites security concerns for maintaining restrictions.


While some aid does enter through border crossings, delivery amounts are limited and deemed insufficient by humanitarian experts. Airdropped aid could potentially bypass border restrictions to deliver urgent relief.


However, a full lifting of the blockade remains the priority demand, as airdrops alone cannot solve the humanitarian drivers causing need in Gaza over the long-term. Only an end to restrictions can help stabilize conditions.

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