The Journal. The Struggle to Get Aid Into Gaza
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Jun 4, 2025 
In this discussion, Anat Peled, a Wall Street Journal correspondent focusing on the Gaza conflict, unveils the chaotic dynamics of delivering humanitarian aid in the region. She highlights the recent Israeli-backed aid system's tumultuous rollout amidst desperate crowds, leading to violence and looting. Peled delves into the escalating humanitarian crisis, revealing the complexities and dangers faced by those seeking food and assistance. She also shares personal accounts of individuals navigating these perilous conditions, underlining the dire need for effective aid distribution.
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Aid Delivery Mired in Chaos
- The humanitarian aid system in Gaza is chaotic and violent, failing to meet urgent needs.
- Delivering aid is complicated by security risks, crowd disorder, and local desperation.
Aid Distribution Controversy
- The UN distributed aid through hundreds of sites but faced accusations of aid theft.
- Israel and humanitarian groups blame each other for insufficient aid delivery.
Conflict Heightens Aid Challenges
- Aid trucks and depots became targets for looting by desperate Gazans amid shortages.
- A ceasefire temporarily improved aid flow before a blockade resumed worsening hunger.