Please pray that, during the turmoil of USA and Israeli attacks on Iran, 9-year-old Khalid and his family are able to obtain food and remain safe. Please pray that, despite restriction of aid entering Gaza, sufficient quantities of humanitarian food aid continue to reach Gaza, allowing food kitchens to provide Ramadan meals and giving hope to Khalid and his family and all the children of Gaza. Please pray that God’s love and peace rest on God’s children in Gaza as they continue to suffer hunger, malnutrition, violence and fear. Pray that our God of Justice, who knows the full extent of the suffering our siblings go through in Gaza, intervene to stop this cycle of violence and hatred. Pray that God embolden us to be agents of God’s goodness and light by continuing to work for justice and accountability.

Context: Impact of Israel Iran Military Attacks on Gaza Situation

Border Closures: On 3 March, the Israeli authorities reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza for fuel and aid cargo coming through Egypt and Israel. Aid transfers from the West Bank and Jordan remained suspended as of 5 March. The Zikim and Rafah crossings remain closed and humanitarian staff rotations, medical evacuations, and the return of residents from abroad have not resumed. Between 27 February and 5 March, 1,340 pallets of aid (mostly food) were collected at Gaza’s crossings. This compares to 7,200 pallets of aid collected at Gaza’s crossing between 20- 26 February.
Stockpile Depletion: There is no strategic food reserve in Gaza; the system relies on daily shipments. Major aid providers like World Central Kitchen have warned that current border disruptions force them to pause or significantly scale back operations.
Market Collapse: Basic staples like cooking oil, flour, and canned goods have vanished from many markets. Fear of prolonged shortages has led to panic buying and stockpiling where possible. Food prices have inflated by over 6,000% since late 2023. Recent reports indicate that basic items like sugar can cost over $32 per pound.
Agricultural and Local Production: Roughly 86% of Gaza's croplands have been destroyed or damaged, and only 4% of remaining land is currently accessible and cultivable. In February, partners distributed approximately 40 metric tons of potato tubers that entered Gaza via the private sector. Fifty-seven farmers in southern Gaza received this assistance. Survival rates for livestock have plummeted—only 11% of poultry and 20% of sheep remain compared to pre-conflict levels.

Additional reading:

https://wfpusa.org/news/rising-food-and-fuel-prices-risk-pushing-global-hunger-higher/

https://wck.org/news/gaza-questions/

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/3/9/how-us-israel-war-on-iran-deepens-gaza-crisis

https://www.ochaopt.org/content/humanitarian-situation-report-6-march-2026