The World Food Program (WFP) confirmed on Wednesday that "the number of humanitarian aid convoys entering Gaza daily needs to be increased at least twofold to meet some of the basic needs of the population." Karl Skau, the WFP's deputy executive director, told Reuters, "Currently, there are about 150 trucks. This needs to reach at least 300 daily." He added, "However, this definitely needs to be supplemented in the long term."
He noted that "the collapse of the civil system presents an increasing challenge for us... armed gangs are roaming to fill this security void," highlighting that "Israeli authorities have not provided a reason for the convoy's response."
The WFP stated that after the trucks were turned back, their route was changed and then stopped by a large crowd of desperate people who looted food, seizing about 200 tons.
Skau said he could not predict when the WFP would resume attempts to deliver supplies to northern Gaza but emphasized that the program "is determined to reach there as soon as possible." He clarified, "We have collected essential goods to serve the entire population for three months, and this can be reinforced tomorrow if the situation allows... We will go as soon as we feel that conditions are favorable."
