Bread bakeries in Gaza are at risk of closing within 48 hours due to a complete depletion of flour supplies, according to the head of Gaza’s Bakeries Association. Flour stocks in warehouses have been exhausted, leaving only seven bakeries still operating. The association’s leader, Abdul Nasser Al-Ajrami, stated that Israel’s continued closure of Gaza’s crossings and refusal to allow commercial flour shipments have led to this crisis. Despite a partial reopening of crossings, essential supplies remain blocked.
The situation has worsened as the Israeli blockade restricts the flow of basic goods, forcing bakeries to halt operations. With no new flour arriving, the remaining bakeries may be forced to stop production. This shortage is part of a broader humanitarian crisis, as reports indicate that famine is once again threatening the Gaza Strip. Flour and other essential goods are running low, and the population’s ability to purchase food is collapsing.
The crisis follows months of tightened restrictions on movement and trade. Israeli authorities have maintained a strict blockade, limiting the entry of goods and humanitarian aid. The situation has raised concerns among international organizations and aid groups. The ongoing restrictions have deepened the humanitarian emergency, with food insecurity worsening. The closure of bakeries would further exacerbate the crisis, leaving thousands without access to basic sustenance.
