Turned back from Gaza, aid shipments languish in warehouses, on roadsides

Drivers and U.N. officials expressed frustration over delays in delivering Gaza-bound aid at the Rafah border, with obstacles including shipment rejections and increased scrutiny since Israel’s July 27 announcement to allow more aid. Despite claims of facilitating aid, Israel’s new customs clearance requirement has led to significant bureaucratic hurdles, with only a fraction of necessary supplies reaching the enclave amid a humanitarian crisis.