Gaza Bakeries Shut Down Due to Flour Shortage

The Israeli restrictions on the entry of goods into Gaza have caused 10 out of 17 bakeries to cease operation due to a shortage of flour, with warnings that more may close if additional supplies are not allowed in. Despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement since October 2025, the number of trucks entering the area remains low, covering only about 37% of the population's daily needs, while World Food Program aid meets just a quarter of the demand. This situation has worsened the food and bread crisis in Gaza, leading to a decline in the number of aid beneficiaries and reduced food rations, amid a broader deterioration of agricultural and production infrastructure caused by the recent war and its impact on Gaza’s ability to meet its own food needs locally.