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Oct 23, 2023

How humanitarian aid to Gaza gets distributed

This weekend, humanitarian aid crossed into Gaza from Egypt. But what exactly does distribution of that aid look like?

An aerial view shows humanitarian aid trucks crossing into Gaza on Oct. 21. — An aerial view shows humanitarian aid trucks crossing into Gaza on Oct. 21.
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How humanitarian aid is being distributed in Gaza
by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Mohammed Assad/AFP via Getty Images
Here’s how it’s distributed, and a look at why direct cash transfers are simply not sufficient given the state of Gaza’s economy.

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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC