Gaza Bakery's Revival: Aid Arrives After 11-Week Blockade

Gaza Bakery Receives Aid After 11-Week Blockade Deir al-Balah, Gaza – After an 11-week blockade, humanitarian aid finally reached a bakery in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, on May 22, 2025. This delivery marks a significant development in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. The UN recently warned that nearly one in five people in Gaza are facing famine. Footage shows bags of flour being unloaded and workers rushing to produce bread. "It's a start," said Vladimir Jovcev, Deputy Director of the World Food Programme for Gaza Operations, "but we hope that the borders will remain open and we'll be able to bring more aid into Gaza." The sentiment reflects the hope for continued aid flow, but also the vast need remaining. The video also features a poignant interview with a Gazan man who describes going without food for two or three days. His emotional plea, "I just want bread," speaks volumes about the desperation felt by many in Gaza. The contrast between the bakery workers' efforts and the suffering of the people highlights the severity of the situation. The reopening of borders offers a glimmer of hope for the residents of Gaza, but the long road to recovery remains ahead.