UN: 6,000 Lorry Loads of Aid Ready for Gaza, Israel Must Allow Access
The United Nations says it has stacked up 6,000 lorry‑loads of aid supplies—enough to feed Gaza for two months—ready at border crossings and is urging Israel to allow access to distribute it to civilians in need. What We Found According to the UN and WFP, more than 140,000 tonnes of food—equivalent to about 6,000 truckloads—are assembled at crossings for entry into Gaza. This stockpile could feed the enclave’s population for two months if allowed. However, Israel continues to restrict access, causing a bottleneck and widespread shortages. As of 22 May 2025, only around 90 trucks had been allowed in post‑blockade, far short of daily needs. When allowed, aid moves slowly due to Israeli-imposed security checks and limited access routes. UN aid chiefs have warned that delaying approvals means UNRWA and WFP must rely on emergency interim systems, while malnutrition and […]