Stalled at Rafah: Turned back from Gaza, aid shipments languish in warehouses and roadsides as Palestinians starve

AI Summary

Gaza-bound aid trucks, including WHO supplies, were stalled at the Egypt-Israel border due to Israeli restrictions. Aid workers and truckers cited issues like rejected shipments for minor paperwork errors, scrutiny over potential dual-use goods, and limited border crossing operating hours. While Israel announced increased aid access after international outcry over Gaza's humanitarian crisis, aid agencies report only a small portion of necessary supplies are getting through.