France delivers 80 tons of food to Gaza, urges unobstructed aid access

2026-02-24 - 12:02

France delivered 80 tons of food aid to Gaza on Monday, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced, emphasizing that the humanitarian situation in the enclave remains difficult despite a ceasefire. "France delivered 80 tons of food aid to Gaza yesterday, where the humanitarian situation remains difficult despite the ceasefire. 320 tons are still waiting to be delivered," Barrot wrote on X. Call for Unimpeded Access Barrot stressed that assistance must reach civilians without obstruction. "The aid must be allowed to reach civilian populations without hindrance, alongside whom we remain mobilized," he said. The delivery comes as Israel continues blocking entry of aid shipments and shelter materials, including tents and mobile homes, despite the Oct. 10, 2025 ceasefire agreement. Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis Living conditions have not significantly improved since the ceasefire took effect. Israel launched its military campaign on Oct. 8, 2023, killing more than 72,000 Palestinians, wounding over 171,000, and devastating civilian infrastructure. The French shipment represents a modest contribution to massive humanitarian needs in the territory, where 1.9 million remain displaced.