Gazans resort to burning books for fuel amid spiralling humanitarian crisis

Gazans resort to burning books for fuel amid spiralling humanitarian crisis

Palestinians are resorting to burning books in Gaza for fuel amid a spiralling humanitarian crisis after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas broke off. Israel had already cut off the supply of food, fuel and humanitarian aid to Gaza’s roughly 2 million Palestinians, aiming to pressure Hamas over the ceasefire negotiations.

A day in a Khan Younis breadline

An hours-long wait yields bread for iftar and plenty of local lament.

Gazans search for food and water after end of ceasefire

Gazans are struggling to find enough food and water to survive as conditions continue to remain dire in the Gaza strip. This comes after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has ended. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.

Gaza officially enters 1st stage of famine amid Israeli blockade

Local authorities warn of total collapse of life in Gaza as Israel continues to close all crossing points into enclave - Anadolu Ajansı

In addition to airstrikes, the Israeli army has resumed its ground offensive in Gaza. No aid has entered the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the month. Wheat and bread have been the mainstay of Gazans' meals, and now there is little left of them. "Do you know how long I have been waiting for this one ration of bread? I stood in line for three, four hours in desperation, waiting for bread," said Izz al-Din al-Arqan, who lives in Gaza City. Sam …

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is very concerned about the Israeli blockage of aid deliveries to the Strip since 2 March. “This is the longest period, since the start of the conflict in October 2023, during which no supplies have entered Gaza”, said Friday, [...]