The World Food Program said that its delivery, containing food for 25,000 people, was its first since Feb. 20 to the northern part of the enclave.
For five months, aid groups had been able to reach northern Gaza only by entering through one of two southern border crossings, and then attempting a difficult and hazardous drive to the north.
Little aid has reached northern Gaza after major relief groups suspended operations there, citing lawlessness, poor road conditions and Israeli restrictions on convoys.
The convoy included one truck full of flour and five carrying food packages.
“The significance of this is that it revives the hope of continued access to northern Gaza over land,” Ms. Etefa said.
Persons:
Abeer Etefa, Ms, Etefa, “, ”
Organizations:
United Nations, Food Program, World Food
Locations:
Israel, Gaza, Be’eri