Megan Gilbert, a spokeswoman for CRS, told CNA Thursday that none of the aid has made its way into Gaza as of Oct. 19, as the border is closed.
However, some monetary assistance has been given to those living in Gaza to buy food and resources in the local markets that are still functioning.
Gilbert said that CRS has raised $230,000 in humanitarian aid for the victims of the war.
The present conflict began on Oct. 7 when thousands of rockets were launched by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas from Gaza into Israel, while Hamas militants breached the border and invaded towns, killing and kidnapping Israeli civilians. Israel quickly declared war on Hamas.
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The United Nations, which has called for a cease-fire, said on Tuesday that the latest reports put the amount of Israeli hostages in Gaza at approximately 200. The U.N. also said that 1,300 Israelis have been killed and more than 4,200 have been injured.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, 3,785 Palestinians have died in the war. That number includes more than 1,500 children and 1,000 women, according to the health ministry. Four hospitals have been forced to shut down as a result of the counter-attack, the ministry said.
President Biden announced Wednesday $100 million in humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in both Gaza and the West Bank.
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