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Days of Palestine
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Bakery Association: Only 4 Bakeries Operating in Gaza as Israeli Forces Block Access
DaysofPal – Abdel Nasser Al-Ajrami, head of the Bakery Owners Association in the Gaza Strip, confirmed that only 4 out of 25 bakeries contracted with the World Food Programme (WFP) remain operational amid the ongoing Israeli siege. In statements issued Saturday, Al-Ajrami explained that the four functioning bakeries are all located in Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza. The Israeli occupation, he added, is preventing numerous bakeries from operating by enforcing evacuation orders and designating certain areas as 'red zones.' In Khan Younis Governorate, no bakeries are currently operational due to the dire security situation, continuous shelling, and mass displacement of residents. One bakery in Nuseirat Camp briefly reopened for a single day but was forced to close again after overwhelming crowds of starving civilians stormed the facility. The bakery ultimately returned its supplies to the WFP, stating it could not continue operations under such chaotic conditions. Al-Ajrami suggested that distributing flour directly to residents might offer a temporary solution, easing pressure on bakeries and restoring a minimal sense of food security. In northern Gaza, he said, most bakeries have been either bombed or forced to cease operations due to the relentless bombardment. The few that remain are unable to function amid the escalating genocide and lack of resources. Flour supplies remain extremely limited. Many governorates have received none, due to both Israeli control over aid trucks and the looting of shipments by lawless groups in Khan Younis. Of the 140 bakeries that operated before the war, only 50 remain standing. Twenty-five are known to be still under contract with the WFP, but the status of the remaining 25 has been unknown since March. On Friday, the United Nations World Food Program confirmed that it has yet to receive Israeli approval to resume direct distribution of flour and other aid to families in Gaza. Currently, the only option available is to work with a small number of bakeries to produce and distribute bread. In an official statement, the WFP reiterated its full commitment to supporting Palestinian families but warned that the continuing ban on direct aid delivery only worsens the suffering—particularly among children, the elderly, and the sick. The statement further emphasized that current conditions—marked by severe movement restrictions and limited supplies—are undermining humanitarian efforts and increasing the risk of full-scale famine. The WFP called for the immediate restoration of direct distribution to address urgent needs and prevent the total collapse of the humanitarian situation. The organization concluded by reaffirming its dedication to finding viable solutions and urged the international community and local authorities in Gaza to facilitate its mission during this critical phase. Shortlink for this post:
Days of Palestine
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Famine Grips Gaza as All Bakeries Shut Down Amid Ongoing Genocide
DaysofPal- A severe humanitarian catastrophe has unfolded in the Gaza Strip as all bakeries across the enclave ceased operations on Friday due to the unavailability and skyrocketing cost of flour. The closure marks a devastating escalation in the ongoing siege that has now surpassed 64 consecutive days. Abdel Nasser Al-Ajrami, head of the Bakery Owners Association in Gaza, confirmed the shutdown, stating that flour prices have reached unprecedented levels. 'All bakeries in the Gaza Strip have stopped operating,' Al-Ajrami said, warning that even charitable food kitchens, known as Takayas, have been forced to close their doors. The shutdown comes amid dire warnings from the Government Media Office, which described the situation as an 'imminent humanitarian disaster.' According to the office, the Israeli occupation continues to enforce a complete blockade, barring the entry of baby formula, nutritional supplements, and critical humanitarian aid. This has left over 70,000 children hospitalized due to severe malnutrition, with 3,500 under the age of five at imminent risk of death by starvation. An estimated 290,000 children are now teetering on the edge of famine, while 1.1 million children face daily hunger without access to basic nutrition. 'This is a crime of genocide,' the Media Office declared, accusing the Israeli occupation of using starvation as a weapon in what it called a 'systematic policy of extermination.' The office condemned the 'shameful international silence' and called on the global community to take urgent action. 'The denial of food and medicine to children under siege is a blatant violation of international law,' the statement added, holding the international community responsible for its failure to intervene. Humanitarian organizations, UN institutions, and regional stakeholders have been urged to pressure for the immediate and consistent opening of Gaza's crossings and the entry of lifesaving aid. Local leaders and clan representatives echoed this plea, condemning the Israeli military's use of starvation as a tactic of war and appealing directly to regional powers and U.S. President Donald Trump to act swiftly. Since March 2, the Israeli occupation has kept Gaza's crossings closed to all forms of relief, medical, and food assistance, exacerbating an already dire crisis and pushing the population further toward mass starvation amid an ongoing campaign widely denounced as genocidal. Shortlink for this post:
Saba Yemen
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Head of Gaza Bakeries Association: All Bakeries Completely Closed, Strip Faces 'Famine'
Gaza - (Saba): The head of the 'Bakers Association' in the Gaza Strip, Abdul Nasser Al-Ajrami, has warned of a major humanitarian disaster due to the total shutdown of bakeries across the Strip, caused by the depletion of flour and fuel needed to operate them. In press statements on Friday, Al-Ajrami said: 'All bakeries are completely closed, and there is no flour or fuel available,' adding that the Strip is facing a state of 'near famine' due to the lack of bread for the population. He confirmed that 'bread has completely run out,' noting that about 50% of households in the Strip now have no flour, amid the ongoing comprehensive blockade and the complete closure of border crossings for nearly two months, preventing the entry of essential goods and humanitarian aid. He warned of the danger of relying on the U.S. plan to deliver food aid, saying: 'We will die of hunger if we wait another two weeks for this plan to be implemented.' He added that 'the only alternative is to immediately open the crossings to allow food into the Strip,' revealing that the occupation has destroyed around 25 bakeries, especially in northern Gaza. Al-Ajrami concluded his remarks by referring to reports of a possible reopening of the crossings next Monday, expressing hope that it will happen. Since October 7, 2023, and with U.S. and European support, the Zionist occupation has been committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, resulting in over 172,000 Palestinians killed or injured, most of them women and children, in addition to more than 14,000 missing persons. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
12-04-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Flour lack & bakeries stoppage: Gaza witnessed real starvation war
Sana'a - Saba: Bakeries from the north to the south of Gaza Strip are completely closed after running out of flour, in a scene that reflects the magnitude of the humanitarian catastrophe that the besieged Gaza Strip is going through from the Israeli enemy, which continues to perpetuate genocide. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that conditions in Gaza have become "tragic" in every sense of the word, noting that the lack of basic materials, especially flour, threatens the food security of more than two million people. This crisis comes at a critical time, as Gaza's hospitals are also suffering from a severe shortage of medicines and medical supplies, amid warnings of a complete collapse of humanitarian services if these conditions continue without urgent intervention from the international community. In light of the ongoing blockade and the total closure of crossings, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza Strip is worsening as the work of bakeries, one of the main pillars in providing food to the population, has stopped, signaling an imminent disaster that threatens the lives of civilians. The head of the Bakery Association in Gaza, Abdel Nasser al-Ajrami, confirmed that Gaza Strip is witnessing a "real war of starvation," as many bakeries stopped working due to the lack of basic materials, mainly flour, diesel and yeast, in addition to cooking gas, which led to an almost complete paralysis in the production of bread. "The closure and blockade imposed by the Israeli enemy on goods is the main cause of this crisis," Al-Ajrami told Shehabnews Agency, adding that the living situation in Gaza Strip has seriously deteriorated, as citizens are living under the burden of war and deprivation, amid the inability of the concerned authorities to intervene. About 450 tons of flour are consumed in Gaza Strip every day, and bakeries used to cover 50 percent of the population's needs. With the destruction of a large percentage of the 70 automated bakeries - out of 140 - especially in the north of the Strip, the crisis is growing, amid losses estimated at millions of dollars. For his part, Amjad al-Shawa, director general of the network of NGOs in Gaza Strip, warned of an imminent humanitarian disaster in the Strip, after the quantities of flour allocated to bakeries subsidized by the World Food Program (WFP) completely ran out. Al-Shawa explained to Shehab Agency that these bakeries used to cover about 30 percent of the needs of the various shelters, while the remaining quantities are distributed to the people, who rely heavily on humanitarian aid in light of the ongoing Israeli aggression and blockade. He pointed out that running out of flour threatens to stop the preparation of hot meals in takiyat and community kitchens, which could lead to an acceleration in the deterioration of the "already deteriorating" humanitarian situation - as he put it - warning that the closure of bakeries will enter the Gaza Strip in the stage of famine, in light of the loss of the basic elements of life. The humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip is descending towards catastrophe and requires urgent international intervention to save civilians by opening crossings , ensuring the entry of food and medical supplies before it is too late. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
