Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the critical challenges hindering emergency supply delivery to Gaza during humanitarian crises, with particular focus on the 2023-2025 conflict. Through qualitative methods including stakeholder interviews and action research, we identify key logistical, political and coordination barriers affecting aid distribution. Findings reveal systemic issues including border closures, rampant looting, exorbitant transport costs, and Israeli restrictions rejecting shipments. The research highlight show destroyed infrastructure, and inadequate warehousing compound distribution challenges. Despite UNRWA's preparedness, the scale of displacement overwhelmed existing systems. The study contributes to humanitarian logistics literature by documenting Gaza's unique supply chain resilience mechanisms while emphasizing the urgent need for improved coordination, secure corridors, and political solutions to facilitate aid delivery. Recommendations include establishing protected distribution networks and pre-positioning regional stockpiles to mitigate future crisis impacts.
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409457297