Gaza Herald – A steep decline in the flow of goods and aid into the Gaza Strip is threatening food security and deepening an already fragile humanitarian and economic situation, according to new data and expert assessments.
Economic analyst Ahmed Abu Qamar told Sanad News Agency that the number of commercial and relief trucks entering Gaza fell by nearly 39% in March compared with February. He warned that the drop reflects a worsening crisis, as reduced supply amid sustained demand is accelerating economic pressure across the Strip.
He explained that any disruption in supply within an already collapsed market leads to immediate consequences, including shortages of essential goods, rising prices, and the expansion of black markets, alongside hoarding and speculation.
Abu Qamar stressed that Gaza has largely lost its economic resilience, noting that unemployment exceeds 80%, poverty is above 90%, and around 95% of households depend on aid. Under these conditions, even minor supply disruptions pose a direct threat to food security rather than a typical market imbalance.
