A harrowing journey to find food in Gaza
Briefly

Access to food in Gaza remains severely restricted by Israeli authorities, with only limited supplies allowed through new distribution points managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Eyad Baba, a reporter from Gaza, has been directly impacted, losing a significant amount of weight due to insufficient food intake. International observers, including U.N. officials, have condemned the situation, indicating that the current methods of distribution are leading to fatalities among those seeking aid. Reports of civilians being killed by Israeli troops while approaching food sites have raised alarm about the safety of obtaining assistance.
Eyad Baba, a reporter from Gaza, has continued to cover the war while experiencing severe food shortages, losing a third of his body weight over 21 months.
Israel’s restrictions on food entry have worsened the humanitarian crisis, with distributions primarily managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation under military protection.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres highlighted the dire situation, stating that the current food distribution system in Gaza 'is killing people' due to the dangers involved.
Hundreds of individuals have reportedly been killed by Israeli troops while approaching food distribution centers, raising international concerns about the safety of aid access.
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