Gaza Access Humanitarian Snapshots #6 (9th October 2024)

Save the Children and other humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Gaza have consistently reported that Israel’s systematic obstruction of aid and its ongoing attacks on aid operations, including facilities, personnel and distribution points, have prevented the effective delivery to people in need. Ever since Israel’s defense minister Gallant declared a complete siege on the Gaza Strip on 9 October 2023, the amount of aid entering the enclave has been insufficient to meet the needs on the ground.

This snapshots, covering the period 11 September – 9 October), provide a picture of the immense obstacles that impede aid delivery in Gaza, with concrete examples from NGOs on the ground. It offers a glimpse into the daily challenges faced by humanitarian workers, made worse by conflict, bombardment and gunfire, and the siege tactics. We aim to complement ongoing reporting from UN agencies and civil society groups to paint a picture of these harsh realities.