Gaza Bakeries: Starved Shutdown

The World Socialist Web Site article reports on the closure of all bakeries in Gaza operated by the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) due to critical shortages of food and fuel, directly attributed to the ongoing Israeli blockade. This closure leaves hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza without access to vital bread supplies. The article highlights the deliberate nature of the Israeli actions, accusing them of using starvation as a weapon of war. It details restrictions on aid entering Gaza, including limitations on the types of food allowed and lengthy inspection processes. This, coupled with the destruction of Gaza's infrastructure, exacerbates the already dire humanitarian crisis. The report emphasizes the devastating impact on the civilian population, particularly vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and the sick. It cites warnings from humanitarian organizations about the escalating risk of famine and widespread disease. The article criticizes the international community's inaction and complicity in the suffering of the Gazan people. It concludes by highlighting the potential for a catastrophic humanitarian disaster if the blockade is not lifted and aid is not allowed to reach those in need. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/02/rune-a02.html