Morocco boosts Gaza aid to 180 tonnes
New shipment includes food and medical supplies amid deepening crisis
Morocco has announced the delivery of nearly 180 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, significantly surpassing previous aid shipments of approximately 40 tonnes each. This initiative, confirmed by the Egyptian government on behalf of King Mohammed VI, includes essential items such as staple foods, children's milk, surgical supplies, tents, blankets, and other emergency medical goods. The aid is part of Morocco's fifth major assistance phase and is being routed through a specially arranged corridor to ensure timely delivery to vulnerable Palestinian populations.
This substantial increase in aid reflects Morocco's commitment to addressing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where food insecurity and famine-like conditions are escalating due to Israeli restrictions on aid. Local human rights observers report that many supplies are often diverted or looted upon arrival, contributing to a dire situation where over 1,000 individuals have died at aid sites since late May due to overcrowding and violence.
The new shipment follows earlier aid efforts by Morocco, which included two 40-tonne consignments dispatched in March and June 2024. These earlier deliveries were part of Morocco's formal mediation with Israel. The United Nations has recently warned that the aid entering Gaza is insufficient to meet the needs of the population, with an estimated 90 percent of Gazans facing severe food deprivation.
Morocco's mobilization comes amid growing international concern over the starvation crisis in Gaza, with calls for a ceasefire and expanded access to aid from various countries, including those in Europe and the U.S. The recent aid delivery is part of a broader campaign to alleviate the catastrophic human suffering in the region.
As the humanitarian situation deteriorates, the Palestinian Health Ministry reports a rising death toll from starvation, with 175 fatalities, including 93 children.
