United Nations officials say the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, with relief teams struggling to deliver supplies due to the limited number of routes permitted into the Strip. Despite the declared ceasefire, access for aid convoys has not meaningfully expanded, leaving millions without the assistance they urgently need.

Officials describe severe congestion at the few entry points allowed, with long queues of lorries forced to wait in dangerous conditions. These bottlenecks, they warn, expose drivers and humanitarian staff to security risks and leave aid vulnerable as convoys remain stalled for hours at a time. The restricted access has made it nearly impossible to distribute essential supplies on the scale required.

More than 1.5 million people are in immediate need of food, water, medical care and shelter. Relief workers say efforts to repair or expand healthcare services are repeatedly obstructed by the lack of medical supplies and the destruction of hospitals and clinics during the genocidal war. Many facilities operate with minimal equipment, while others are out of service entirely.

Despite the challenges, humanitarian teams continue to operate across Gaza, attempting to reach displaced families living in overcrowded shelters or makeshift camps. They warn that without a significant increase in access and the rapid entry of essential materials, the crisis will continue to intensify in the days ahead.