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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
₹5 Parle-G sold for ₹2,300 in Gaza? Father's war reality claim shocks internet
A video of a kid receiving Parle-G, her favourite biscuits, from her father in Gaza has shocked social media. In the video, the man claims that the item is sold for ₹2,300 - a huge difference from its humble pricing in India - amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. '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,' X user Mohammed Jawad wrote. In addition to the video, which shows Ravif receiving her biscuits, Jawad also posted a picture of her relishing the treat. Though cannot independently verify the claims in the X post, the share has taken social media by storm. While many showed sympathy, some tagged Minister of External Affairs of India S Jaishankar, urging him to send biscuits to the kid. An individual wrote, 'S Jaishankar, 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 that will help relieve the civilian population.' Another urged, "India should send some more food and medicines to Palestine.' A third posted, 'It's very saddening to see this.' A fourth remarked, 'These are my favourite biscuits, too, from my childhood.' A few on social media simply expressed their shock and surprise. has reached out to the company. This report will be updated when a response is received. According to a report by NDTV, the humanitarian aid that enters Gaza is often sold at a steep price in the black market. Dr Khaled Alshawwa, a 31-year-old surgeon based in Gaza City, told NDTV, 'The problem isn't with the original suppliers or taxation,' adding, 'These goods usually enter Gaza as humanitarian aid, free of charge. But only a minority receives them. Scarcity turns them into high-priced black market goods.' 'The closure of borders for more than three months now has allowed only a scarce amount of very basic needs that don't meet the needs of 2 million people. So when some people are able to get some, or when looting happens, these foods are being sold at very high, unaffordable prices,' the doctor continued.
India.com
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
In Gaza, Parle-G Now Costs Rs 2,300: Viral Post On Kid's 'Treat' Breaks Hearts
Last Updated: A latest viral post from the war-torn enclave left many Indians shocked after a resident of Gaza, Mohammad Jawad, shared that he bought a packet of Parle-G biscuits for Rs 2,342 In a region ravaged by nearly two years of relentless conflict, daily survival has taken on surreal dimensions. What costs just Rs 5 in India is now a luxury item in Gaza, where a humble packet of Parle-G biscuits is reportedly being sold for over Rs 2,300. As the war between Israel and Hamas grinds on since its eruption in October 2023, Gaza has increasingly resembled a land under siege, physically and economically. A latest viral post from the war-torn enclave left many Indians shocked after a resident of Gaza, Mohammad Jawad, shared that he bought a packet of Parle-G biscuits for over €24 (Rs 2,342). For comparison, the same packet in Indian markets retails for around Rs 5. 'After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favorite biscuits today," Jawad wrote on X (formerly Twitter), referencing his daughter. 'Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn't deny Ravif her favorite treat." According to him, the price of the biscuits had already spiked from once Rs 146 to over Rs 2,300. See the viral 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. — Mohammed jawad 🇵🇸 (@Mo7ammed_jawad6) June 1, 2025 The viral post underscored the scale of Gaza's deepening crisis, where even basic food items have become unaffordable and rare. Between March 2 and May 19 this year, the Palestinian territory saw a near-total blockade, with only a trickle of humanitarian trucks allowed in after sustained international pressure. Aid, when it does arrive, is limited and often insufficient. But scarcity has spawned another monster, i.e. black marketing. Food boxes sent as aid are reportedly being resold at exorbitant prices. The Parle-G case is not an isolated one. Essential commodities have seen staggering price hikes. One kg of sugar is being sold for nearly Rs 5,000, and potatoes for close to Rs 2,000, rates that would seem absurd even in affluent economies. According to humanitarian watchdogs, Gaza is now facing famine-like conditions. The United Nations and international relief agencies have repeatedly warned of a catastrophic food shortage in the enclave. Children are the worst affected, with malnutrition rates climbing and access to clean water, medicine, and food shrinking by the day. First Published: June 06, 2025, 15:34 IST
