Gaza Herald –Israeli restrictions on Gaza’s border crossings continue to limit humanitarian access, with just 31 aid trucks entering the besieged territory on Tuesday, despite mounting humanitarian needs and widespread destruction caused by Israel’s war.
The Border Crossings and Borders Authority reported that a total of 205 trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, including 164 commercial trucks, 31 humanitarian aid trucks, and 10 fuel trucks designated for institutional use.
The figures show that humanitarian aid accounted for approximately 15% of all truck entries recorded that day, while commercial shipments made up the overwhelming majority.
Israeli Closure of Other Crossings Limits Aid Access
According to the authority, the Zikim and Kissufim crossings remained closed, leaving Kerem Shalom as the sole entry point for the shipments recorded on Tuesday.
The continued closure of alternative crossings has concentrated the movement of goods, fuel, and humanitarian supplies through a single route, adding logistical pressure to relief operations in the Gaza Strip.
The restrictions come as displaced Palestinian families face growing shortages of essential supplies and urgent needs for food, shelter, and basic services.
Only 31 Trucks Carry Humanitarian Assistance
The authority said the 31 humanitarian aid trucks carried food supplies, nutritional supplements, flour, stationery, and other relief items provided by the World Food Programme, UNICEF, and World Central Kitchen.
Meanwhile, the 164 commercial trucks transported food products, fresh vegetables, fruits, clothing, frozen goods, vegetable oils, cleaning supplies, household items, and other consumer merchandise.
Ten additional trucks delivered fuel designated for institutional use.
Although commercial shipments included essential goods, their entry does not necessarily mean that vulnerable families can afford or access them, particularly amid Gaza’s severe economic and humanitarian crisis.
Humanitarian Needs Continue to Mount
The limited number of humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza comes against the backdrop of extensive destruction to homes, public facilities, infrastructure, and essential services.
With large numbers of Palestinians displaced and dependent on external assistance, restrictions on border access continue to complicate efforts to meet urgent humanitarian needs.
The closure of Zikim and Kissufim further limits available entry routes at a time when relief organizations face pressure to deliver food, fuel, shelter materials, and other essential supplies.
Tuesday’s figures underscore the constraints facing humanitarian operations in Gaza, where only 31 of the 205 trucks recorded entering through Kerem Shalom carried designated humanitarian aid.
