Aid trucks from the World Food Programme (WFP) have started to cross into Gaza, as reported by the United Nations body. The first WFP trucks carrying life-saving wheat flour and food parcels successfully entered Gaza from Egypt. The WFP aims to deliver 150 trucks daily to reach families in urgent need, utilizing border crossings from Egypt, Jordan, and Israel.
The trucks entered Gaza via the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings, with people cheering and waving as the aid trucks arrived. The WFP's ability to send around 30,000 tons of food each month is crucial in reaching over one million people in Gaza.
Under the ceasefire agreement, 600 trucks of desperately needed aid will be able to enter Gaza daily, a significant increase from previous allowances. However, the UN has emphasized that this is just the beginning of addressing Gaza's severe humanitarian crisis.
Over 15 months of Israeli bombardment have devastated Gaza, leading to a humanitarian disaster characterized by hunger, disease, and a lack of medical care. The UN has stressed the importance of keeping all border crossings open and functioning efficiently to ensure the safety and access needed for humanitarian efforts.
Prior to the ceasefire, hundreds of aid trucks were seen lining up at the Rafah border crossing, indicating the urgent need for assistance in Gaza. The WFP's efforts to provide essential aid to the people of Gaza are a critical step in alleviating the suffering caused by the ongoing crisis.
