Iran War and Rafah Closure Tighten Gaza Food Aid
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- Gaza humanitarian conditions remain dire despite the ceasefire that began in October.
- Israeli military has violated the ceasefire by carrying out air strikes and limiting aid entry.
- Israel and the United States launched a war on Iran on February 28, further worsening Gaza's situation.
- Rafah border crossing was closed again, restricting movement.
- Aid deliveries of food, fuel, and other supplies were further restricted after the war.
- Iran war is disrupting global supply chains.
- United Nations warned of threats to food security.
Why it matters: Palestinians in Gaza lose vital food, fuel and medical supplies as aid deliveries are curtailed, while aid agencies confront tighter access limits; the UN’s food‑security warning underscores escalating humanitarian risk, and the Iran war’s impact on global supply chains could compound shortages beyond the enclave.
