This marks the first time since Gaza's establishment that a major international aid organization has completely depleted its resources, with zero remaining supplies. The unprecedented 145-day blockage of hundreds of pre-positioned aid trucks, combined with the collapse of UNRWA staff operations due to hunger, creates a humanitarian vacuum that aligns with prophetic descriptions of Gaza's isolation.
Gaza Aid Crisis: NRC's Last Resources Depleted After 145-Day Blockade
📰 What Happened
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) reported on July 22, 2025 that its Gaza aid supplies are completely exhausted after 145 days without access for hundreds of supply trucks. NRC's 66 staff members are experiencing starvation, with Secretary General Jan Egeland stating 'Our last tent, our last food parcel, our last relief items have been distributed.' Israel denies blocking aid, while Hamas denies stealing supplies. Hundreds of aid trucks remain stranded in Egypt and other locations.
📖 Prophetic Significance
Gaza's strategic position between Egypt and Israel places it at the heart of end-times geography. The complete depletion of NRC's resources after 145 days mirrors the prophetic pattern of Gaza's role in Zechariah's prophecies. The paralysis of international aid efforts, with hundreds of trucks stranded specifically in Egypt, reflects the prophesied isolation of Gaza during regional conflicts. The collapse of both international (NRC's 2 staff) and local (64 Palestinian) aid workers points to the fulfillment of Zephaniah's predictions about Gaza's abandonment.