Under attack from all sides, armed factions protect humanitarian aid in Gaza
In the midst of ongoing instability and violence, local armed groups in Gaza have taken on an increasingly complex and controversial role: protecting the flow of humanitarian aid into a region overwhelmed by crisis. While their presence is a response to the need for security in a fragmented and volatile environment, it also highlights the challenges of delivering assistance in areas where traditional governance structures have eroded.As aid shipments make their way through limited and frequently targeted entry points, the responsibility of ensuring their safe arrival and distribution often falls not to official institutions, but to local factions. These armed…
