Residents across the Gaza Strip are enduring hours-long queues to secure bread as a critical shortage of flour grips the enclave. The supply crisis has turned the simple act of purchasing daily staples into a daily struggle.
A compounding cash crisis
Beyond the scarcity of raw ingredients, a severe shortage of small-denomination bills is complicating transactions at local bakeries. Many residents are unable to pay for their portions because digital payment systems remain largely inaccessible or offline.
This lack of liquidity forces families to rely on physical cash that has become increasingly rare. For those who do reach the front of the line, the inability to provide exact change often prevents the sale from being completed.
The situation highlights the deepening humanitarian strain on the enclave’s population. With essential goods becoming harder to source, the daily cycle of obtaining food has become a primary challenge for residents attempting to navigate the ongoing instability.
