Egyptian trucks carrying humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip queue outside the Rafah border crossing on the Egyptian side on March 23, 2024.
Gaza crossings closed 220 days as humanitarian aid restricted
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- 'Israel' closes Gaza crossings 220 days in 2025, severely restricting humanitarian aid.
- Hundreds of aid workers killed and thousands of trucks blocked amid ongoing blockade.
A Gaza-based statistic obtained by Safa agency reveals that 'Israel' closed crossings to the Gaza Strip for 220 days during 2025.
Aid Blocked
Ismail Thawabta, head of Gaza’s government media office, told the agency on Wednesday that 'Israel' prevented 132,000 humanitarian aid trucks from entering Gaza throughout the year.
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Of the 18,250 fuel trucks scheduled to enter Gaza, including diesel and cooking gas, only 1,460 made it through.
Attacks on Aid Infrastructure
Thawabta also reported that 'Israel' targeted over 40 charitable kitchens and 50 distribution centers, resulting in the deaths of 500 aid workers and volunteers during 2025.
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The figures highlight the severe restrictions on civilian life and humanitarian operations in Gaza, as the blockade and attacks on aid infrastructure continue to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.
