Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Gaza Aid Route Closure Aggravates Famine, Worsens Shortages
Imagine it's lunchtime, but the road that brings food to people in a hungry part of Gaza is closed.
Before, this road brought in half the food aid.
Now, community kitchens are closing, and fewer meals are being served.
People are struggling with higher food prices and scarcity.
Water is scarce too.
Israel says aid is still coming in and blames Hamas for issues, while the U.N. faces challenges.
Aid agencies are worried about children.
The closure of this route makes things much worse for people already facing a famine.
Closure of Zikim crossing has significantly reduced food supplies to northern Gaza.
Community kitchens and health clinics have closed due to aid route closure.
Daily meals served in northern Gaza dropped significantly after the route's closure.
Residents report rising food prices and scarcity, leading to worsening conditions.
WFP faces logistical issues distributing food within Gaza.
- Who
- U.N. agencies, residents, and COGAT
- What
- Closure of a vital aid corridor into northern Gaza leading to food shortages and the closure of health facilities.
- When
- Closure began September 12, with data reported as of September 22.
- Where
- Northern Gaza, particularly Gaza City and the surrounding areas.
- Why
- Closure by Israel ahead of an offensive, worsening the existing famine conditions.
- Closed Crossing
- Zikim
- Crossing Closure Date
- September 12
- Daily meals served in northern Gaza (pre-closure)
- 155,000 (August 30)
- Daily meals served in northern Gaza (post-closure)
- 59,000 (September 22)
- Trucks entering Gaza daily
- Around 300