A senior official from the U.S. State Department disclosed on Friday that famine could potentially be occurring in parts of the northern Gaza Strip, emphasizing challenges in delivering aid due to a scarcity of trucks in the region under Israeli blockade.
Despite warnings from the United Nations about an impending famine and the difficulties in distributing aid across Gaza, the U.S. official, speaking anonymously, suggested that famine might already be present in some areas of northern Gaza.
The UN’s global food security authority had earlier cautioned that famine could likely strike northern Gaza by May, with the possibility of spreading throughout the densely populated enclave by July.
According to the official, a significant impediment to aid distribution stems from a shortage of trucks within Gaza. The lack of vehicles limits the capacity to transport essential supplies, hindering efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
While Israel contends that it has expanded access to aid in Gaza and places responsibility for aid delivery on the UN and humanitarian agencies, the official underscored the urgent need for more trucks to facilitate the transportation of aid.
Acknowledging the severity of the situation, the U.S. official outlined efforts to assist in acquiring additional trucks to bolster aid distribution. Despite recent aid deliveries, it’s evident that more trucks are required to meet the escalating humanitarian needs in Gaza.
The U.S. remains committed to supporting aid efforts and addressing the logistical challenges impeding the delivery of essential supplies to the people of Gaza.
Amid escalating tensions and violence, ensuring the efficient distribution of aid is critical to mitigating the impact of the humanitarian crisis and providing vital support to the affected population.
