Rising Black Market Flour Prices Highlight Challenges in Gaza Aid Delivery

Black market flour prices have surged dramatically, according to recent reports. Bashar Taleb reports that, despite ongoing conflict, limited food aid managed to enter Gaza after nearly two years of hostilities. However, aid delivery faces significant challenges: it is often intercepted by Palestinians risking their lives, stolen by gangs, or diverted amid chaotic conditions, preventing essential supplies from reaching the most vulnerable populations. Experts, UN agencies, and aid organizations highlight these persistent obstacles hindering effective humanitarian assistance in the region.