UN Delivers First Fuel to Gaza in 130 Days, Warns Supply Insufficient

The United Nations has delivered the first fuel shipment to the Gaza Strip in 130 days, bringing 75,000 liters to the area amid a severe humanitarian crisis. However, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric emphasized that this amount is insufficient to meet even one day's energy needs for Gaza's population, where hundreds of thousands require fuel daily to sustain essential services. Fuel is critical for operating hospitals, bakeries, and water supply systems, and shortages threaten to shut down these vital facilities, including clean drinking water sources for approximately 44,000 children. The UN warned that without significantly increased fuel deliveries, the situation in Gaza will worsen, with life-saving and life-sustaining measures at risk of collapse. Israel continues to control access to Gaza, complicating efforts to alleviate the crisis. The UN's delivery marks a critical yet inadequate step amid ongoing conflict and blockade conditions.