Israel’s severe restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the possible use of hunger as a weapon could ” constitute war crimes » says the UN. While 200 tonnes of food, notably flour, arrived on Friday March 15 by boat, they were primarily aimed at northern Gaza, the area hardest hit by food restrictions. But in this area where chaos reigns, the distribution of aid constitutes a real challenge.
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With our correspondent in Jerusalem, Sami Boukhelifa
“ After weeks of eating livestock fodder, we can finally make our own bread again », rejoices Saïd. “ There have been arrivals of flour herein the north of the Gaza Striphe rejoices by telephone. I believe that the delivery was done via international NGOs. NGOs that defend human rights. These organizations handed over this flour to local organizations, which are supposed to distribute it to the population here in the north from Gaza “.
But in reality, “ the process is not quite perfect “, regrets Saïd: “ The flour is offered for sale in the markets. But at least its availability has resulted in a significant drop in prices. Food prices had soared. So now, I prefer to see the positive in all of this. At least, food products are available again on the market. »
Free humanitarian aid, sold to a destitute population: in Gaza, it is the reign of anarchy. With the collapse of Hamas’ authority, ” a real mafia has emerged », say the Gazans. Armed gangs reign in terror and even get their hands on airdropped food rations, and resell them to Gazans.
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