Israel’s decision to allow limited aid into Gaza “barely scratches the surface” of need, according to aid organisation the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
It says that its health teams in the Gaza Strip have seen rates of child malnutrition double in a single month, BBC reports.
Its latest assessments found that nearly three in five families can’t find bread or fresh food, over 60% are struggling to access clean water, and canned food is vanishing from shelves.
“What people in Gaza need is consistent, sustained access to all essential supplies — not just food and medicine, but also water, fuel, and hygiene items,” says Zoe Daniels, the IRC’s country director.
“Without this, humanitarian operations cannot function. Increased displacement orders are further complicating our ability to move staff and goods safely, limiting our reach while needs continue to grow. We urgently need unfettered, safe, and sustained humanitarian access at the scale and speed this crisis demands.”
