Israel has announced the opening of a new humanitarian aid crossing into Gaza, responding to a deadline set by the United States aimed at improving the humanitarian situation that aid organizations deem inadequate. After over a year of conflict with Hamas, the region is facing a severe crisis, with voices like Louise Wateridge from UNRWA highlighting the dire conditions. As approximately 100,000 people flee stricken areas, critics argue that current aid levels—averaging only 37 trucks daily for 2.2 million residents—remain insufficient. Wateridge emphasizes the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire to save lives.