Archive · 23 May 2025
Gaza Aid: Limited Access Amid Continuing Israeli Strikes
The UN says Israel is only allowing a tiny amount of aid into Gaza, while many people are in desperate need.
UN chief Guterres stated that more aid is needed to prevent more deaths.
Meanwhile, over 60 people have died in the past day because of Israeli strikes.
Israel lifted the blockade, but security concerns slow aid delivery.
A new US-backed plan for aid distribution is being implemented but the UN will not participate in the plan due to lack of neutrality.
The UN has a large amount of aid ready, but needs access to deliver it safely.
UN Chief states Israel authorized only a small amount of aid to enter Gaza.
Over 60 people died in Israeli strikes within 24 hours.
Approximately 300 aid trucks entered Gaza since the blockade was lifted.
Only about a third of aid trucks reached warehouses.
The UN refuses to participate in a new U.S.-backed aid distribution plan.
- Who
- Antonio Guterres, UN, Israel, Gaza health ministry, Hamas, civilian humanitarian teams
- What
- UN says Israel authorized minimal aid and at least 60 deaths in Gaza in 24 hours.
- When
- May 23, 2025, with an 11-week blockade lifted on Monday.
- Where
- Gaza Strip, Kerem Shalom crossing, and hospitals like Al-Awda and Nasser.
- Why
- Due to ongoing military offensive, and to stop Hamas militants diverting aid.
United Nations
Israel
Aid Distribution Plan
United Nations
The UN refuses to participate in the new U.S.-backed aid distribution plan, deeming it in violation of international law and humanitarian principles. The UN says the plan isn't impartial or neutral.
Israel
Israel aims to prevent Hamas from seizing aid.
- Aid authorized by Israel
- Teaspoon
- Deaths in 24 hours
- 60+
- Aid trucks entering Gaza
- 300 (since Monday)
- Aid trucks transported inside Gaza
- About a third
- Total aid supplies ready
- 160,000 pallets
Sources
Shattered childhoods: Gaza's children first face bombs, then hunger
UN walks back 14,000 Gaza baby death claim after backlash
The war's youngest victims: Gaza's missing and counted dead
Mothers and their babies face starvation in Gaza, where hospitals are overwhelmed
Gaza civil defence says 16 killed in Israel strikes
