Concerns raised about safety and suitability of some food aid
Fresh produce allowed in amidst humanitarian crisis
IDF coordinated pick-up of goods purchased before war
Israel lifts food ban to Gaza
JAKARTA - In a recent development, Israel has lifted the ban on food sales to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank following military invasions that disrupted international aid. The Israeli military gave permission to Gaza merchants to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers. This decision comes after Rafah, the main gateway to Gaza from Egypt, was attacked by Israeli forces, halting the flow of UN aid to the Palestinian territories.
The amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza has dropped significantly since the ground military operation in Rafah began. Israel is under growing global pressure to ease this crisis as humanitarian agencies warn of hunger. The IDF contacted Gazan distributors who had purchased goods from the West Bank and Israel before the war, coordinating the pick-up of these goods.
However, concerns have been raised about the safety and suitability of some food aid being allowed into Gaza. The Ministry of Health has warned that some foodstuffs are unfit for human consumption, which could lead to serious health consequences for citizens in Gaza.
Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to increase the amount of food coming into Gaza. Allowing private sector involvement in bringing food into the enclave is part of these efforts. However, it's important to note that this is not a panacea as the overall humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire.
The Ministry of Health has warned that some food aid allowed into Gaza is unfit for human consumption.
This will lead to serious health consequences for the citizens of Gaza.
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]The Israeli attacks on Gaza have resulted in a complete blockade, preventing Palestinians from obtaining essential needs including food.[
The Israeli military lifted ban on food sales to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank.
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The author, Middle East Monitor, expresses a clear bias against Israel by reporting on the alleged presence of 'food not fit for human consumption' being sent into Gaza without providing any evidence to support this claim. The author also uses language that depicts Israel as the cause of suffering for Palestinians and appeals to the international community to intervene, further demonstrating a biased perspective.
Israel imposed a complete siege on Gaza in October 2023 and has limited the entry of water, food, medicine and fuel leading to a 'man-made famine'.
The limited food aid Israel is allowing into the besieged Gaza Strip includes items which are not fit for human consumption, the Ministry of Health said yesterday.
Gazans are forced to buy Israeli goods due to closure of Rafah crossing
Israeli forces seized control of Rafah crossing on May 7, preventing passengers and goods from entering Gaza
Prices of goods are higher than before the war began due to monopolization by some traders and Israeli merchants controlling prices
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The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The authors focus on the fact that Gazans are being forced to buy Israeli goods due to the closure of the Rafah crossing, implying that this is a negative thing. They quote Gazan residents expressing their anger and frustration over having to buy Israeli goods, but do not provide any context or information about why these goods may be necessary or why they are priced higher. The authors also fail to disclose that there are other land crossings open for commercial movement, such as the Karam Abu Salem crossing. This creates a false impression that Gazans have no options but to buy Israeli goods, which is not the case.
Ahmad Sarhan, a resident of Rafah told The National: ‘I am so surprised to find most of the goods are Israeli, not only that, but the prices are so high.’
A Palestinian child sells food products in a market in Rafah. AFP
Markets in Gaza are filled with goods which mainly come from Israel after it took full control of Gaza’s borders.
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The authors use inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'Anger as Gazans forced to buy Israeli goods after Rafah crossing closure' and 'Forced to buy goods that many others around the world are boycotting'. This is an appeal to emotion and a dichotomous depiction of the situation, implying that buying Israeli goods is morally wrong when it may be necessary for survival. The authors also quote Gazan residents expressing their frustration with high prices and lack of options, but do not provide evidence that these prices are artificially inflated due to monopolies or Israeli control.
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The authors express anger and frustration towards Israel for forcing Gazans to buy Israeli goods due to the closure of the Rafah crossing. They quote Gazan residents expressing their displeasure with having to buy Israeli goods and the high prices of those goods. The authors do not provide any counter-arguments or perspectives from Israel, creating a biased narrative.
Ahmad Sarhan, a resident of Rafah told The National. ‘I am so surprised to find most of the goods are Israeli, not only that, but the prices are so high.’
A trader in Tal Al Sultan said the closure of the Rafah border crossing ‘forced us to bring the Israeli goods’ from the occupied West Bank and Israel.
Markets in Gaza are filled with goods which mainly come from Israel after it took full control of Gaza’s borders.
Mr Al Dairy said that despite no fees on goods, prices are still higher than before the war began.
‘Unfortunately, there are traders who monopolise some goods and control their prices, in addition to the Israeli merchants controlling the prices of goods by selling them at high prices.’
‘We received goods this week from the Karam Abu Salem crossing. The process of bringing in the goods and selling them to Gaza traders is conducted between the Israeli authorities and a number of traders in Gaza chosen by the Israeli authorities.’
