Gaza residents describe the process of receiving aid as a deadly race, comparing it to the dystopian show "Squid Game." Since a U.S.- and Israeli-backed private contractor, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, took over aid distribution, over 400 people have been killed and thousands wounded. People risk their lives to get food, often facing Israeli fire near distribution centers. The foundation's methods, criticized for being chaotic and prioritizing speed over safety, have drawn sharp condemnation from UN agencies and humanitarian groups. The UNRWA says the Foundation lacks a comprehensive distribution system and ignores basic humanitarian needs. Despite the Foundation claiming success, the aid amounts to less than one meal per person.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.