Gaza's rise in aid deliveries challenged by absence of engine oil needed for last functioning lorries
Gaza has experienced a sharp increase in aid deliveries, according to the UN, but getting it to the local population is becoming increasingly difficult because of the many layers of approvals Israel requires to let in engine oil and spare parts desperately needed for lorries. Aid delivered to border crossings in July rose by 33 per cent compared to June, UN deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said at a…
Gaza's aid deliveries have surged by 33% compared to June, with the UN delivering approximately 35,000 tonnes of aid, or 2,600 lorryloads, in July. However, the influx of aid is facing challenges due to the Israeli blockade and the absence of engine oil needed for the last functioning lorries. Of the roughly 1,200 lorries in Gaza, only about 400 remain operational, with many forced out of service due to the shortage of engine oil, high fuel prices, and lack of spare parts.
This has led to increased operating costs and delays in the delivery of humanitarian assistance, with lifeline organizations relying on local transport companies to move aid from crossings to their warehouses and distribution centers across the enclave.
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