Deadly chaos and violence have overtaken aid distribution in Gaza, leaving many Palestinians unable or unwilling to access humanitarian assistance as starvation worsens. With limited aid and commercial goods entering the enclave, the prices of basic necessities such as sugar, flour, and tomatoes have soared to unprecedented levels, far beyond what most residents can afford. The instability in supply, driven by fluctuating restrictions and blockades, has caused wild swings in prices, making even staple foods and essential nonfood items like soap and diapers prohibitively expensive. Many families are forced to use their dwindling savings to buy minimal quantities of food, while accessing cash itself has become a costly challenge, further compounding daily hardships for Gaza's population.

Residents describe the situation as a 'war in terms of prices, hunger and thirst,' with suffering permeating every aspect of life. The ongoing crisis has left many Gazans priced out of basic survival, as the focus shifts to securing the bare minimum needed to stay alive.