Aid groups scramble to help as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

Aid groups say that the constant blockade of Gaza is making it difficult to provide humanitarian aid to those who need it most (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Humanitarian groups are scrambling to assist civilians caught in the war between Israel and Hamas — efforts that are being complicated by an intensified blockade of Gaza and ongoing fighting.

Two days after Hamas’ unprecedented attack, Israel increased airstrikes on Gaza and blocked food, fuel and other supplies from entering the territory, a move that raised concerns at the United Nations and among aid groups operating in the area.