Fletcher, Tom

Aid Delivery Increases in Gaza Despite Challenges

Strategic Insights

Oct 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Despite the presence of rubble and unexploded ordnance, there has been a notable increase in the pace of aid delivery in Gaza. According to Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, 950 trucks transited into Gaza on Thursday, including 11 carrying fuel and gas. This marks a significant improvement in aid delivery, with 143 trucks passing through Kissufim crossing and the remaining 807 going through Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem.

Key Takeaways:

950 trucks transited into Gaza on Thursday, including 11 carrying fuel and gas, marking a notable increase in aid delivery.
143 trucks passed through Kissufim crossing, while 807 went through Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher was able to enter the Gaza Strip on Friday, crossing from Egypt through the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom crossing.
Fletcher drove to Deir al-Balah, where he visited the Castle Bakery, one of nine bakeries supported by the World Food Programme with fuel and ingredients across southern and central Gaza.
The bakery used to be the largest in Khan Younis, serving thousands of families until it had to relocate following an Israeli displacement order.
Fletcher met with those leading the Gaza offices of UN agencies and was to meet more humanitarian workers in the evening and spend the night in Gaza.
Humanitarian teams are delivering on a 60-day plan to massively scale up life-saving work, despite immense challenges ahead.

Statistics:

950 trucks transited into Gaza on Thursday.
143 trucks passed through Kissufim crossing.
807 trucks went through Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem.
20 trucks carried tents, diapers, and hygiene kits.
Three trucks were loaded with personal hygiene kits.
Eight tankers were carrying diesel fuel.
Two trucks carried animal fodder.
More than 17,600 movements were recorded from south to north in Gaza on Wednesday.
12,900 movements were recorded from western to eastern Khan Younis on Wednesday.

Sources:

Xinhua
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