Tue May 20 21:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Despite the entry of aid trucks into Gaza following international pressure, the desperately needed supplies have not reached the Gazan population due to logistical hurdles imposed by the Israeli military. Aid workers were forced to reload supplies, causing delays. While dozens of trucks are now entering daily, the amount is significantly less than pre-conflict levels, raising concerns about widespread famine among Gaza’s two million residents. The UN is prioritizing baby formula in the initial shipments.

**News Article:**

**Aid Entering Gaza, But Not Reaching Needy, UN Says**

*Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip – May 21, 2025* – Two days after aid began flowing into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, the United Nations reports that desperately needed supplies have yet to reach the population, which has been under an Israeli blockade for nearly three months. Experts warn of a high risk of famine for Gaza’s two million residents.

Following international pressure, Israel agreed to allow a “minimal” amount of aid into the Palestinian territory. However, according to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, the Israeli military’s actions have hindered the distribution process. Aid workers were reportedly forced to reload supplies onto separate trucks, resulting in significant delays.

“Although aid has entered Gaza, aid workers were not able to bring it to distribution points where it is most needed, after the Israeli military forced them to reload the supplies onto separate trucks and workers ran out of time,” Dujarric stated.

Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein said dozens of trucks are now entering daily, carrying flour, food, baby food, and medical supplies. The UN humanitarian agency has confirmed it is prioritizing baby formula in the first shipments. However, the current flow of aid remains significantly lower than the 600 trucks that entered daily during the last ceasefire, which Israel ended in March.

The United Nations humanitarian agency has received approval for about 100 trucks to enter Gaza, spokesman Jens Laerke said.

The delays and limited aid deliveries are raising serious concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The UN continues to call for increased access and the removal of logistical obstacles to ensure that the aid reaches those who urgently need it.

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