The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated following Israel’s restrictions on aid, imposed after breaking the ceasefire. The GHF, intended to facilitate aid delivery, was shut down due to its security forces’ involvement in shooting at Palestinians in food lines. Now, aid is arriving via airdrops, but these are resulting in further casualties. According to the Gaza government media office, the aerial assistance is contributing to the famine crisis, with 23 deaths and 124 injuries reported due to unsafe delivery methods. Reports indicate that airdrop packages are frequently landing in Israeli-controlled areas, posing a direct threat to those attempting to collect them. Furthermore, aid has been lost at sea, leading to drownings, or landed amidst crowds, rendering it ineffective. Humanitarian experts have widely condemned the airdrops as dangerous and more for public relations than practical help.
