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 has seen a 33% increase in aid deliveries compared to June, with the UN delivering roughly 35,000 tonnes of aid, mostly food, to the territory in July. However, Israel's approval process for bringing engine oil and spare parts needed to maintain the 400 remaining lorries in Gaza is proving difficult. The breakdown of trucks has significantly impacted the delivery of food aid, with the WFP reporting delays and reduced delivery schedules.
Gaza's lorry drivers, who play a crucial role in transporting goods and aid, have been affected by the war and the shortage of engine oil and spare parts, leading to job losses. Humanitarian organizations are now facing significant challenges in moving aid from Gaza's crossings to distribution centers due to the shortage of functioning trucks.
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