The Current Canadian MPs denied entry to West Bank
Dec 18, 2025
Yolene Feldweig, a humanitarian country director for CARE in the West Bank and Gaza, shares harrowing insights on the severe conditions in Gaza, highlighting winter challenges and the blockages to aid access. Sameer Zuberi, a Liberal MP, recounts his delegation's denial of entry into the West Bank by Israeli authorities, sparking discussions about transparency and international humanitarian obligations. Both guests emphasize the urgent need for Canada and the international community to advocate for aid and address the looming humanitarian crisis.
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Daily Life Is A Constant Struggle In Gaza
- Gaza's infrastructure destruction makes daily life a continuous struggle and basic needs take enormous effort to meet.
- Winter, flooding, and destroyed shelters amplify needs for fuel, dry bedding, and accessible community kitchens.
Aid Is Available But Blocked Or Too Costly
- Humanitarian supplies sit in regional warehouses because agencies lack approval or permitted items are restricted from entering Gaza.
- Commercial goods enter but are priced out of reach, making in-market purchases inadequate for most families.
Malnutrition Needs Holistic Solutions
- The biggest immediate health risk is malnutrition compounded by lack of safe water and adequate shelter.
- Treating malnutrition requires a holistic approach beyond therapeutic foods, including water, heat, and dry shelter.