Israel–Palestine–Lebanon

Gaza bakers’ association warns seven remaining bakeries could close as flour stocks run out

ASSESSMENT
Location
Gaza Strip (bakery supply assessment)
Importance
Standard

Association head Abdul Nasser al-Ajrami told WAFA on Thursday that warehouse flour stocks were depleted and only seven of Gaza’s 20 bakeries remained operating. He warned they could close within 48 hours without new supplies, distinguishing market flour supplied by WFP from commercial bakery supplies.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: Gaza faces complete flour shortage as seven remaining bakeries risk closure within 48 hours