WHO Warns Gaza Aid Still Far Below Needs as Ceasefire Weakens | Ababil Islamic News

WHO Warns Gaza Aid Still Far Below Needs as Ceasefire Weakens

By Ababil Islamic News — Updated: October  2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning that humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip remains “only a fraction of what’s required”, despite the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel taking effect earlier this month. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Over 600,000 people in Gaza are said to be facing catastrophic food insecurity, and the rebuilding of the region’s health system alone is estimated to cost at least $7 billion, according to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

🔍 Why Aid Is Still Falling Short

One key bottleneck is the closure of the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt. The crossing has been blocked for months, preventing large volumes of food, medicine and fuel from entering the Strip. Tedros urged that the crossing be reopened immediately to avert further disaster. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

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While the ceasefire created a pause in intense fighting, the humanitarian flows promised under the deal have yet to materialise fully. Aid agencies report that trucks are entering, but their number and speed of distribution are far below what’s needed to address the full scale of need. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

🌍 What This Means for the Islamic World

For Muslim-majority countries and Islamic relief organisations, this is a critical moment. With Gaza’s civilian population suffering acute shortages, the international Muslim community is being challenged to respond both spiritually and practically. The aid gap highlights the urgency for unified efforts: not only raising funds but ensuring access, oversight and accountability.

Relief groups in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and Turkey have reiterated calls that Gaza’s survival depends on more than temporary halts in violence — it requires sustained humanitarian commitment and systemic change.

Gaza Aid Still Critically Scarce as Ceasefire Holds, UN Warns

⚠️ What Comes Next?

• Will the Rafah crossing be reopened to allow large-scale aid entry?
• Will the WHO and international agencies be able to mobilise the full $7 billion needed for health system rebuilding?
• Will the ceasefire regime hold as humanitarian frustration grows?
• Can Islamic charities and states coordinate to fill the aid gap while navigating political obstacles?

✅ Conclusion

The guns may have paused, but the crisis in Gaza is far from over. The warnings from WHO show that life in the Strip remains on the edge of collapse. For the global Muslim community, this is more than a news item — it’s a call to action. Whether through prayer, advocacy or direct relief, the time to support Gaza’s people is now.

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🌐 Sources: Reuters, Al Jazeera, UN reports, WHO press briefings | Compiled & Edited by: ababilislamicnews.blogspot.com