Gaza's Crisis Overshadowed by Iran Strikes

0:00This is your global news update from March 1st. Powstinians and Gaza worry that the new U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran will steal attention from their fragile ceasefire and rebuilding efforts. Just over a week ago, President Donald Trump secured billions and pledges for reconstruction and pushed for peace. Now, Israel has closed all crossings into the territory home to over 2 million people right after those weekend attacks. As the borders shut, residents are rushing to stock up on basics like flour, milk, and diapers. Prices are spiking fast, bringing back memories of last year's shortages and famine around Gaza City. Markets are chaotic as people hoard supplies, even though aid had started flowing more steadily under the ceasefire. Folks like those displaced from Rafa and Khan units say they're terrified of going hungry again, especially during Ramadan with its evening feasts, amid the ruins. The UN reports some progress with families averaging two meals a day now compared to one last summer, but one in five still eats just once daily.

1:03Israel's coordination unit claims food stocks inside Gaza should last a while, and they've paused rotations for aid workers. No word yet on when crossings might reopen, as focus shifts to Iran amid ongoing explosions there. Aid groups face a tough fight to keep eyes on Gaza while Trump warns of more bombing in Iran. Some locals know fewer Israeli drones overhead, seeing a silver lining in the distraction, but major ceasefire hurdles remain, like disarming Hamas, and deploying peacekeepers. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, O-L-I, solely pillow.com.