Humanitarian aid entering Gaza is “not enough to feed 1 percent” of the population, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Afash, Director of Medical Relief in Gaza. In a stark warning issued during an interview with Al Jazeera, Abu Afash described a dire humanitarian landscape where basic necessities have all but vanished.

“The aid entering Gaza is not enough to feed 1 percent of the Strip's population,” he said, calling attention to the severe food shortages. He noted that many staple food items have been unavailable for months.

Health System Collapse and Water Crisis

Abu Afash warned that malnutrition cases are rapidly increasing and that Gaza’s clean water supply is grossly inadequate. “The amount of clean water in the Gaza Strip does not meet the needs of the population,” he added.

The region’s health system, already strained, has now collapsed under the weight of constant bombardment, fuel shortages, and a lack of medical supplies. Infectious diseases are spreading fast in overcrowded shelters and makeshift camps.

Call for Immediate Action

Abu Afash called on the international community to open urgent humanitarian corridors. “There must be safe and sustained access for aid deliveries,” he said, emphasizing that without immediate intervention, the crisis could spiral further out of control.

Gaza’s humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as the blockade and ongoing conflict severely limit the entry of life-saving supplies.