The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is worsening as aid shipments sent from Egypt are being looted before reaching distribution centers, according to RIA Novosti, citing a tribal representative from the region.
Khaeil Abu al-Hussein, a spokesperson for the Gaza tribal council, stated that these incidents appear to occur with the silent consent of the Israeli authorities. He claims the Egyptian committee responsible for coordinating relief efforts has not received a single shipment in full, as convoys are intercepted by desperate residents immediately after crossing the border.
"Aid trucks carrying food and medicine are being attacked before they can reach their destinations, driven by growing desperation and hunger," said Abu al-Hussein.
He further alleged that Israel is deliberately provoking chaos to push civilians toward extreme measures. "As people suffer acute hunger, they are forced to seize whatever aid they can, which disrupts humanitarian operations," he emphasized.
The situation is exacerbated, he added, by reports that Israeli forces are opening fire on aid workers and coordinators involved in relief distribution, further complicating the crisis on the ground.
Massive Aid Volumes from Egypt, Yet Little Relief
According to Egypt's Al Qahera News, the fourth aid convoy from Egypt entered Gaza this week. In recent days, Egypt has dispatched more than 5,000 tons of supplies, including food, essential goods, and medical equipment.
Despite these efforts, distribution remains paralyzed due to looting and lack of secure infrastructure. Over half of the incoming trucks, according to Israeli COGAT officials, remain stalled while awaiting UN-coordinated distribution.
WHO Warns of Alarming Hunger Deaths
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, has sounded the alarm over rising hunger-related deaths in Gaza. In 2025 alone, WHO documented 21 deaths among children under five caused by starvation.
More than 10% of Gaza’s population now suffers from acute malnutrition, WHO reports. Among pregnant and breastfeeding women, the rate reaches 20%, with many cases being severe.
"The crisis is deteriorating further due to disruptions in humanitarian deliveries and access limitations," warned the WHO chief.
Israel Resumes Airdrops, Promises Aid Corridors
In response to the situation, the Israeli government on July 26 announced a resumption of humanitarian airdrops and the establishment of new aid corridors to facilitate UN convoys delivering food and medicine.
According to COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), more than 300 aid trucks arrived in Gaza on Monday. However, many remain undelivered due to ongoing security and logistical obstacles.
Tragic Toll Continues to Mount
The Gaza Health Ministry reports that since October 7, 2023, over 60,000 Palestinians have died due to Israeli military actions. Approximately 10,000 more have been injured while trying to access humanitarian aid, with over 1,000 of those succumbing to their wounds.
To date, 154 people, including 89 children, have died of hunger-related causes, making the urgency of secure and effective aid delivery more critical than ever.
