Gaza Bakery Reopens, Ending Bread Shortage After a Month

Gaza Bakery Resumes Production, Bringing Relief After Flour Shortage Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip – A wave of relief swept through Deir el-Balah today as a local bakery resumed bread production for the first time in over a month. The bakery, which had been closed due to a flour shortage, received a new supply, leading to a chaotic yet heartwarming scene as residents rushed to secure loaves of bread. "It's been so hard," said one resident, visibly emotional as she clutched a warm loaf. "We haven't had bread like this in so long." The video footage shows the desperation, with people climbing over each other to reach the bread being distributed. The bakery's reopening is a beacon of hope for the community, highlighting the impact of even basic necessities on daily life in Gaza. The scene was captured by Al Jazeera English, providing a powerful visual representation of the situation. The resumption of bread production is a symbolic victory in the face of ongoing challenges.