Over 320 humanitarian aid trucks, UN fuel tankers enter Gaza amid growing crisis VIDEO

In a coordinated humanitarian effort, more than 320 trucks carrying essential aid entered the Gaza Strip on September 1 through the Kerem Shalom and Zikim border crossings, a joint statement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) confirmed.

Israeli authorities confirmed that the aid deliveries were part of ongoing operations to support Gaza’s civilian population amid worsening humanitarian conditions, Caliber.Az reports.

An additional 350 aid trucks have been assembled and distributed by the United Nations and other international organizations, the report noted. However, several hundred more trucks remain on the Palestinian side of the border, still awaiting unloading due to logistical constraints.

The statement also highlighted that fuel tankers operated by the United Nations were allowed into the enclave to power essential humanitarian infrastructure, including hospitals, water treatment facilities, and communication networks.

“We will continue to expand our efforts to facilitate the delivery of aid to the civilian population in Gaza,” the IDF and COGAT said, stressing that coordination with international partners remains ongoing.

The latest development comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region and an acute rise in humanitarian needs. The Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings have become vital corridors for the entry of aid, as access to other routes remains restricted or heavily monitored.

Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly warned of critical shortages of food, medicine, and fuel in Gaza, and have called for unhindered and sustained access to allow life-saving assistance to reach civilians affected by the prolonged conflict.

By Vafa Guliyeva