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India Today
5 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Her favourite treat: Gaza father pays Rs 2,300 for Parle-G pack for toddler
In a heartwarming moment amid the grim backdrop of war, a Palestinian father in Gaza went to extraordinary lengths to make his daughter smile, by buying her a packet of Parle-G biscuits. The brand, a staple snack in India which costs just Rs 5, was bought by the man for Rs 2,300 in war-torn Gaza, according to his post on X. advertisementMohammed Jawad, a Palestinian man living in Gaza, shared a photo and videos of his daughter, Rafif, holding a packet of Parle-G biscuits. According to Jawad, he purchased it for over 24 euros (approximately Rs 2,342). This is a staggering increase from the original price of around Rs 5 in India and over Rs 100 in international markets. In his post, Jawad explained that he could not deny his daughter her favourite treat, despite the exorbitant cost. In the videos, Rafif is seen holding a Parle-G packet and enjoying a biscuit. "After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favourite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from 1.5 euros (around Rs 147) to over 24 euros, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favourite treat," Jawad's post extraordinary price hike highlights the dire economic situation in Gaza, where the ongoing war between Hamas and Israeli forces has led to severe food shortages, with basic necessities ecoming luxury in another post, requested donations and financial help as his family battles a triple whammy of uncertainty in a time of war, skyrocketing prices and food scarcity. "We really appreciate your continued support and donations. It helps us afford what we need in these tough times with prices going up," he Gazans have been staring at an uncertain future since Israel launched a brutal military campaign on Hamas following the surprise attack on October 7, 2023. Amid the fighting, Gaza has become a region of near-total blockade, with only minimal humanitarian aid allowed in - most of it following intense international pressure. Even when aid does arrive, it is limited and often fails to meet urgent situation has worsened to the point where everyday items have become expensive and rare. This has sparked accusations of aid exploitation, with many questioning how such price inflation is possible in a region heavily reliant on humanitarian watchdogs have expressed concerns about Gaza being on the brink of famine. The UN and international relief agencies have issued repeated warnings about an escalating food crisis in the besieged Palestinian to international relief agencies, the rate of acute malnutrition among young children in Gaza has nearly tripled since a brief period of aid flow earlier this year amid the Israel-Hamas PARLE-GIntroduced in 1938 by Mumbai-based Parle Products during the Swadeshi Movement (a call to replace British-made goods and embrace Indian products), ParleG (originally Parle Gluco) replaced elite British independence, Parle-G quickly became a household staple due to its affordability and long shelf life. Often praised as 'the taste of India', the biscuits are synonymous with tea-time packaging features a young girl (nicknamed 'Parle Girl'), a widely recognisable symbol across India, evoking nostalgia for several to its immense popularity, Parle-G is exported to over 20 countries in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East. IN THIS STORY#Israel#Gaza Strip
India.com
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
A Rs 5 pack of Parle-G biscuits being sold for Rs 2400 in..., it's due to...
New Delhi: The Gaza Strip in Palestine is nothing less than a hell for its residents. Almost all the buildings have been destroyed and there is a severe shortage of food and people are struggling to survive. Amidst all this, a news report has come from Gaza that Indians will find hard to believe. It is about the usual everyday snack, the biscuit. The biscuit has become an essential part of life in Gaza. The biscuit that we buy here for five rupees is priced at over two thousand rupees there. As we mentioned that there is a severe shortage of food in Gaza and it is on the verge of turning into a famine. There is hardly any food available there and if it is available, it is being sold at about 500 times the original price. The Parle-G biscuit that costs five rupees in India is being sold for around 2400 rupees. Even the foreign aid is not sufficient for the people. In a post from Gaza that went viral, a person claimed that Parle G biscuits are being sold for over 24 euros (2,342 rupees). Many people on social media are shocked to learn about it. In Indian markets, the price of these Parle G biscuits is only five rupees. A person named Mohammad Jawad wrote in his X post: 'After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favorite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favorite treat.' According to Mohammad Jawad, the price of Parle G biscuits in Gaza was previously around 146 rupees. But now it has risen to 2,351 rupees. Since October 2023, there has been an ongoing war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza. Due to the war, access to food and supplies in Gaza has systematically diminished. Between March 2 and May 19 of this year, the besieged Palestinian territory faced almost complete blockade and only a limited number of humanitarian trucks were allowed to pass, most of which were allowed only after intense international pressure. Amid the limited access to food and supplies in Gaza, black market activities are also rampant. There are claims that food boxes provided in aid are being sold at expensive rates in the black market.
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First Post
14 hours ago
- General
- First Post
Why India's Parle-G biscuit is costing Rs 2,300 in Gaza
Mohammed Jawad, a Gaza resident, posted a video on X showing him giving his daughter a packet of Parle-G, a biscuit he says is her favourite. The clip comes amid severe food shortages and soaring prices in Gaza due to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. The biscuit, which normally sells for around Rs 100 in international markets, was reportedly bought for over Rs 2,300 due to the crisis read more This comes at a time when Gaza is struggling with severe food shortages. X/@Mo7ammed_jawad6 Parle-G is one of the most well-known and widely consumed biscuits in India, and it also has a presence in several other countries. Now, a video doing the rounds on social media shows a Palestinian father giving his daughter a packet of Parle-G . This comes at a time when Gaza is struggling with severe food shortages and a steep rise in prices of everyday items due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ALSO READ | Explained: Is a genocide unfolding in Gaza? The biscuit, which usually costs Rs 100 in international markets, was reportedly purchased for over Rs 2,300 because of the crisis. In this explainer, we look at what the video shows, how Parle-G is being sold for such a high price in Gaza, and the issue of food scarcity and rising costs in the war-affected region. Here are the answers to these questions: Palestinian father says Parle-G is daughter's 'favourite': What happens in the video? Mohammed Jawad, a resident of Gaza, shared a video on X in which he is seen handing his daughter, Rafif, a packet of Parle-G , a biscuit he says is her favourite. Posting the video, he wrote, 'After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favorite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favorite treat.' After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favorite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favorite treat. — Mohammed jawad 🇵🇸 (@Mo7ammed_jawad6) June 1, 2025 Notably, Parle-G, the much-loved Indian biscuit, is available in the region but has become extremely scarce due to the ongoing food shortage in Gaza. What normally costs around Rs 100 a packet is now being sold for as much as Rs 2,342. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The high price shocked many online, as Parle-G is known in India for being one of the most affordable snacks. One user tagged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, saying, 'The baby is eating India's favourite biscuit. Look I know we are neutral about the war. But can we please send more Parle G to Palestine? These are Glucose Biscuits and will help relieve the civilian population.' Another user commented, 'rafif deserves all the biscuits she desires, stay safe family.' After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favorite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favorite treat. — Mohammed jawad 🇵🇸 (@Mo7ammed_jawad6) June 1, 2025 'These biscuit are send as aid, then how come this becomes sold in black market (sic),' questioned another. So why has the price of this simple biscuit risen so sharply? And how are items meant as aid ending up for sale in Gaza's black market? ALSO READ | How Gaza's food relief centres have turned into death traps Why Parle-G is being sold for over Rs 2,300 The high price of Parle-G biscuits in Gaza is mainly due to extreme scarcity and inflated rates amid looting and limited food availability. Dr Khaled Alshawwa, a 31-year-old surgeon based in Gaza City, told NDTV that these items usually arrive as part of humanitarian aid and are meant to be distributed for free. However, only a small number of people receive them. This limited access turns such products into rare commodities, often resold on the black market at high prices. According to the report, prices vary depending on the location and the seller. The Parle-G packets seen in Gaza are marked with 'EXPORT PACK' and carry no printed price. The biscuit usually costs Rs 100 in international markets. Image: News18 It appears that the biscuits reached Gaza through aid shipments and were eventually acquired by a few vendors, who then sold them at prices far beyond the reach of ordinary residents, NDTV reported. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The publication reported that other essential items are also being sold at shockingly high rates. In northern Gaza, 1 kg of sugar was priced at Rs 4,914, and onions at Rs 4,423 per kg. Since March 18, when Israeli forces resumed offensive operations in Gaza, the cost of flour has soared by 5,000 per cent, and cooking oil by 1,200 per cent, according to residents quoted by Time Magazine. International aid agencies warn that famine is now imminent in Gaza. Their latest assessment, based on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, declared the entire region to be in an 'Emergency' phase. As of May 12, around 470,000 people, about 22 per cent of Gaza's population, had entered the 'Catastrophe' phase, marked by starvation, death, and extreme levels of malnutrition. Meanwhile, critical support systems like community kitchens, which once fed thousands, have collapsed. The report also said UNRWA's main compound, along with local markets and kitchens, has been looted. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gaza's humanitarian crisis Gaza's population of around two million is now almost entirely dependent on international aid, as the ongoing Israeli offensive has wiped out most of the region's ability to produce food. A woman crouches next to boxes of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, as Palestinians gather to collect what remains of relief supplies, in Rafah. Reuters On March 2, Israel imposed a blockade on supplies entering Gaza. Limited aid only began to trickle in again late last month, following international pressure and urgent warnings about looming famine. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the needs on the ground are immense and that the aid currently reaching Gaza is still far from enough. Israel, meanwhile, has accused Hamas, the political and militant group operating within Gaza, of taking control of aid and using it for its own purposes. As a result, it had paused traditional UN food deliveries. With inputs from agencies
Mint
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Gaza father finds ₹5 Parle-G selling for ₹2,300 amid war; netizens urge Jaishankar, ‘please send more'
Parle-G isn't just a biscuit — it's a bite of nostalgia and a symbol of comfort, especially for children across generations. A viral video on X shows a young Palestinian girl named Ravif receiving a packet of Parle-G biscuits, her favourite treat, amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. What caught everyone's attention was the staggering price of Parle-G biscuits — a snack that costs just ₹ 5 in India—now selling for over ₹ 2,300 per packet in Gaza. The viral video has gathered attention, and many have expressed a desire to send more tokens of care to children affected by the Israel-Gaza war. The post reminds of the poem entitled Soldier's Food by Isaac Rosenberg: 'What in our lives is burnt The heart's dear granary? In a post on X, user Mohammed Jawad wrote, 'After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favourite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favourite treat.' For many Indian netizens, it was a surprise to spot the humble Indian biscuit in the middle of a conflict zone. In response, a concerned netizen tagged India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, writing, 'That baby is eating India's most beloved biscuit. I know we're maintaining neutrality in this war — but can we please send more Parle-G to Palestine? These are glucose biscuits, and they could really help support the civilian population.' 'I'm honoured she loves Parle G so much. I wish I could bring her a bag full of India the love you give your child is so admirable and great. thank you for being a wonderful parent even during impossible times,' wrote another user. A user mentioned, 'Well, Mohammed, alhamdulillah, you are lucky. Today I watched a man in Gaza preparing lentil bread for his small children, which they eat with lentil porridge. 🥹Thanks to God and good people, you can afford biscuits for Rafif.' By the time of writing, 3.6K likes, 125 comments, 978 reposts, and 153 bookmarks. Israel has escalated its military offensive against Hamas in Gaza after ending a two-month ceasefire in March. The ongoing conflict was initially sparked by Hamas' cross-border assault on October 7, 2023. After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favourite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favourite treat. Israel's military response has killed over 54,600 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry, whose figures the UN considers credible.
Economic Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Viral video: Parle-G packet sells for Rs 2,300 in Gaza, Palestinian father shares post about daughter's favourite treat
A viral social media post featuring a Palestinian girl in Gaza holding a Parle-G biscuit has spotlighted the severe food shortages and inflated prices amid the ongoing conflict. The biscuit, ordinarily inexpensive, was purchased at a drastically increased price due to wartime scarcity. This image has resonated globally, symbolizing both the hardship and resilience of civilians in the crisis. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A biscuit amid the blockade Netizens react with emotion and appeals Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Symbol of hardship and hope A social media post by a Palestinian father showing his daughter receiving a packet of Parle-G has gone viral, drawing attention to the severe food shortage in Gaza and the soaring prices of basic goods amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. The biscuit, which costs Rs 100 in regular international markets, was reportedly bought for over Rs 2,300 due to wartime Jawad, a resident of Gaza, posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing his daughter Rafif holding a Parle-G biscuit packet. In his post, he wrote, 'Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn't deny Rafif her favorite treat.' The post quickly gained traction across social media, especially among Indian users, many of whom were surprised to see the Indian biscuit brand in a conflict-hit poured in, with many Indian users tagging government officials and the Parle company. One user wrote to India's Minister of External Affairs, '@DrSJaishankar that baby is eating India's favourite biscuit. Look I know we are neutral about the war. But can we please send more Parle G to Palestine? These are Glucose Biscuits and will help relieve the civilian population.'Another user tagged the biscuit-maker with a simple plea: '@ParleFamily can you help?' A third user said, 'She's got great taste. Parle-G is a part of my childhood. And my adulthood. And everything in between. I wish I could send you all the Parle-G in the world for Rafif.'The post comes at a time when Gaza is facing acute shortages of food and essential supplies due to the continuing Israeli military blockade. Basic commodities are being sold at steep prices. For many, the image of a child holding a Parle-G biscuit became a symbol of resilience and innocence caught in a humanitarian crisis.'Sad to see people profiteering in such times,' said another user reacting to the inflated price of the biscuit in incident highlights both the emotional power of small gestures in wartime and the role social media plays in connecting global communities during humanitarian emergencies.
