According to the report, Israel is accused of persistently obstructing efforts to provide meaningful humanitarian assistance in the Palestinian territory, in direct contravention of an order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in January.
Sally Abi Khalil, Oxfam's Middle East and North Africa director, condemned Israeli authorities for not only failing to facilitate international aid efforts but actively hindering them, exacerbating already dire conditions in Gaza.
The report highlights the "unjustifiably inefficient" inspection procedures imposed by Israel, resulting in aid trucks being delayed for an average of 20 days while attempting to enter Gaza. Additionally, Israeli authorities are accused of arbitrarily rejecting "dual-use" items, which include civilian goods with potential military applications.
Oxfam also denounced the targeting of aid workers, humanitarian facilities, and convoys, as well as access restrictions imposed on relief staff, particularly in northern Gaza.
In February alone, only 2,874 trucks entered Gaza, representing a mere 20 percent of the daily average before the onset of the deadliest Israeli offensive on Gaza starting October 7.
The report underscores the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, with 1.7 million Palestinians, comprising 75 percent of the population, facing the threat of famine. Oxfam describes the conditions observed in Gaza as "beyond catastrophic."
The organization's findings underscore the urgent need for international action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ensure unimpeded access to essential aid for its population. (ILKHA)