How Israel’s control of crossings shapes aid flow into Gaza | TheBriefWire
How Israel’s control of crossings shapes aid flow into Gaza
Published 1 July 2026 · health
Israel has maintained near-total control over what enters Gaza for almost two decades, restricting food, water, fuel and medicine. Since October 2023, that control has
Israel has maintained near-total control over what enters Gaza for almost two decades, restricting food, water, fuel and medicine. Since October 2023, that control has intensified sharply.
Despite a ceasefire agreement to allow up to 600 aid trucks daily, only about a third of those deliveries have been permitted through. Nearly 90% of Gaza's water and sanitation infrastructure has been damaged, 86% of essential medical supplies are depleted, and around one million people — roughly 90% of the population — are living in makeshift tents.
Al Jazeera’s Lina Abu Akleh explains. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 1, 2026 • 8:31 PM IST · Updated: July 1, 2026 • 9:12 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Israel has maintained near-total control over what enters Gaza for almost two decades, restricting food, water, fuel and medicine.
Since October 2023, that control has intensified sharply.
Despite a ceasefire agreement to allow up to 600 aid trucks daily, only about a third of those deliveries have been permitted through.
Nearly 90% of Gaza's water and sanitation infrastructure has been damaged, 86% of essential medical supplies are depleted, and around one million people — roughly 90% of the population — are living in makeshift tents.