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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jason Burke

Challenges remain for aid distribution in Gaza City despite ceasefire with Israel

Palestinians gather amid the rubble to collect boxes of supplies from aid trucks
The first convoy of aid trucks enter Gaza since the ceasefire agreement. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

Even if the Rafah crossing from Egypt to Gaza opens on Thursday, NGOs face big challenges distributing supplies to Gaza City and its surroundings in the north, the areas worst hit by hunger, experts say.

Key roads are virtually impassable due to the massive destruction across the devastated territory – or are still controlled by Israeli forces. Any truck that breaks down is likely to be instantly looted.

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