Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day: WHO
2025-01-17 12:00
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could boost the number of aid trucks entering Gaza to 600 per day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
The ceasefire, which took effect on Sunday, has brought a welcome respite from the violence that has plagued Gaza for the past 11 days. The conflict has killed more than 230 Palestinians, including 65 children, and 12 Israelis.
The WHO said that the ceasefire will allow aid agencies to scale up their operations and deliver much-needed assistance to the people of Gaza.
“The ceasefire is a critical opportunity to deliver essential aid to the people of Gaza,” said Dr. Gerald Rockenschaub, WHO’s head of mission in the occupied Palestinian territories. “We are working with our partners to ensure that aid is delivered quickly and efficiently.”
The WHO said that the aid deliveries will include food, water, medical supplies, and other essential items. The agency also said that it is working to repair damaged health facilities and restore essential services.
“The ceasefire is a chance for the people of Gaza to rebuild their lives and recover from the trauma of the past few weeks,” said Dr. Rockenschaub. “We are committed to supporting them in every way we can.”
The ceasefire has been welcomed by the international community, but there are concerns that it could be short-lived. Hamas has said that it will not disarm and that it will continue to resist Israeli occupation. Israel has said that it will not tolerate any further rocket attacks from Gaza.
The WHO said that it is monitoring the situation closely and that it is prepared to scale up its operations if the ceasefire holds.
“We hope that the ceasefire will be a durable one and that it will allow for the delivery of much-needed aid to the people of Gaza,” said Dr. Rockenschaub.
Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day: WHO
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