The aid directed to Gaza by humanitarians is the sum by
international organizations, regional governments, and non-government
organizations (NGOs). The main actors include the United Nations Relief
and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) who help in
offering food aids, medical care and education; the International Committee of
the Red Cross (ICRC) helps in supporting the medical support and reuniting
families together; and the World Food Programme (WFP) provides food aid.
The direct impact to relieve the impact of the war has been
done through land convoys and a well organized air drop by other nations such
as Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Turkey and Indonesia. Other NGOs like Medecins Sans
Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) Islamic Relief Worldwide and local
Palestinian charity organizations among others also assist in providing the
much needed help in near impossible conditions, normally dangerous.The
situation of Gaza is one of the most deplorable humanitarian conditions on
earth, which have evolved to be influenced by years of war conflicts,
blockades, and political instability.
United Nations agencies and their role
There are groups that aid people of Gaza through necessary
Food aid and healthcare provision as well as education including various
organizations such as those like the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for
Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
These agencies work with local leaders to aid the most vulnerable groups with
supplies through coordination.
Government-led humanitarian missions
Countries such as Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and Indonesia
have in the course of the years contributed significant aid lots. Such
endeavors may involve food, healthcare products and shelter materials.
Indonesia, as an example, was part of an airdrop organized by Jordan in March
2024, using two Super Hercules aircraft which carried 800 tons of aid packages
that consisted of food, medicine and blankets.
Humanitarian aid from international coalitions
The United Arab Emirates along with Germany, Belgium, France,
and Italy were the countries which collaborated with the IOF (Israeli Occupation Forces)and local allies
in organizing airdrops and ground deliveries. Such cooperations are usually in
temporary ceasefires so that aid could pass safely.
State funding and diplomatic influence
Other nations do this through direct state assistance, which
is frequently connected to diplomatic objectives or areas of special interest
resulting in regional stability. Countries in the Gulf such as Qatar and SaudiArabia have invested in rebuilding infrastructures, building houses, and fuel
supply to Gaza.
NGO and grassroots fundraising
Larger non-governmental organizations to raise donor
contributions include Doctors without Borders (MSF), Islamic Relief Worldwide,
and the International Red Cross which raise their funds on a global basis. Such
funding is to include both emergency and chronic needs of healthcare and
education programs.
The role of airdrops in urgent relief
Airdrop operations are what save the people of Gaza when
they cannot be reached by ground routes or when such routes are not secured.
These are logistically challenging operations which guarantee that critical
supplies are made available into conflict zones.
Indonesia’s recent participation in Gaza airdrops
Early 2024 Indonesia (which had no formal diplomatic
relations with Israel) participated in a Jordanese-led operation to bring
humanitarian aid directly into Gaza. According to the mission, the Indonesian
officials emphasized the alliance with the Indonesian people in the defense of
Palestine.
Coordinated international efforts
Multinational coordination has been gained since October 7,
where more 1,000 aid packages have been dropped in Gaza. Although these are
relieving the immediate situation, the aid agencies highlight that the only
long-term solution is having safe access to land and cemented ceasefires.
Challenges in delivering aid to Gaza
Distribution of aid undergoes security threats, political
limitations, and infrastructure destructions and keeping up with the needs of
the civilians is challenging. Notwithstanding all this, the international
humanitarian community is still finding ways to improve their strategies to
guarantee the success of their aid in arriving at its destination.
Political and logistical barriers
Aid delivery is frequently held up or constrained by
blockades and border closures as well as intricate security clearances. This
compels humanitarian organizations to be prepared with contingency measures
such as pre-deposition of supplies in the neighboring countries.
Long-term solutions beyond emergency relief
Although foreign aid is very essential in cases of
emergency, most organizations are demanding investment in infrastructure,
healthcare systems, and economic growth, in
order to minimize the reliance on foreign aid.
The issue of who gives humanitarian aid to Gaza is more than
the names of donors and shipments but a worldwide duty to defend those
civilians in need when calamities occur. International cooperation must be
sustained, new delivery mechanisms invoked and political determination to
deliver more than providing immediate relief to the people of Gaza be
demanded.