Thousands of boxes of medical aid intended for Gaza have been blocked from entering the territory, according to humanitarian groups and health officials.
Aid organizations say around 15,000 boxes of medical supplies, including essential medicines and equipment, have been delayed at border crossings controlled by Israel. Humanitarian agencies warn that hospitals and clinics in Gaza are already struggling with shortages of medicines and medical equipment as the conflict continues.
Israeli officials say restrictions on aid deliveries are linked to security checks and broader concerns about supplies potentially being diverted by armed groups. International aid organizations have called for faster access for humanitarian shipments, warning that delays could worsen the healthcare situation for civilians in Gaza.