Despite the scope of the needs – most of Gaza’s population is hungry, homeless and vulnerable to illnesses – there is not nearly enough aid getting into and around Gaza. Anera, UN entities and other international and local non-governmental organizations are continually coordinating a steady stream of humanitarian aid going into and being distributed inside Gaza. Some trucks are indeed entering, but delivery is slowed by the long wait for approvals and confirmation of routes at different stages of their journeys.
The processes required to get aid into and around Gaza are inconsistent and ever-changing. Coordination is needed at multiple levels, including approvals from Israel, which dictates movements into and within Gaza.
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