Significant shortages of bread and essential supplies, including food and fuel, have returned to the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to tighten restrictions on the entry of goods and aid.
In recent days, Palestinians in the enclave have been forced to queue for hours to obtain subsidised bundles of bread from the few bakeries still operating, each costing three shekels (around $1).
Free bread distributed by aid groups remains scarce and out of reach for many.
Residents also report rising vegetable prices, while eggs, chicken and meat have nearly disappeared from the market.
Sabreen Abu Ouda, a 45-year-old resident of Gaza City, said her family of 11 receives just one bundle of 10 loaves twice a week.
“When we receive a bag of bread, what does it amount to? One loaf per person? That is not enough, and we go days without bread,” she told Middle East Eye.
“As for vegetables, by God, we have not bought any since the end of Ramadan (on 18 March). We simply cannot afford their rising prices.”
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