Israel’s War on Gaza Decimated Transport and Even Made Walking Perilous

Why It Matters

Without functional transport, aid delivery, health services, and family cohesion in Gaza become nearly impossible, amplifying the humanitarian crisis and eroding any prospects for post‑war recovery.

Key Takeaways

• 70% of Gaza’s vehicles and roads destroyed by war
• Diesel price surged from $240 to $1,130 per liter
• Fuel trucks limited; less than 15% reach Gaza
• Travel times multiplied; hours needed for short distances
• Families separated as transport becomes costly and exhausting

Summary

The video documents how Israel’s war on Gaza has crippled the enclave’s transport network, turning everyday travel into a hazardous, costly ordeal for residents.

According to on‑the‑ground reports, roughly 70 % of vehicles and roads have been damaged, while less than 15 % of the diesel trucks slated for delivery have been allowed entry. The price of a litre of diesel has jumped from $240 before the conflict to $1,130 now, and spare parts are scarce and expensive, further paralyzing any remaining fleet.

Residents illustrate the human toll: an elderly woman describes exhausting trips on hand‑carts, while families must rise at 5 a.m. to reach southern Gaza by 10 a.m., jeopardizing Ramadan iftar gatherings. The narrator notes that streets once crossed in minutes now require hours, and many cannot afford taxis at all.

The transport collapse deepens humanitarian distress, isolates families, hampers medical access, and stalls any economic recovery, underscoring the broader strategic impact of infrastructure destruction in conflict zones.

Original Description

Israel's war on Gaza has destroyed an estimated 70 percent of the territory's vehicles and roads, leaving transport scarce, expensive and unreliable.

Fuel shortages have driven the price of diesel from $2.40 to $11.30 per litre, whilst journeys that once took minutes now require hours navigating damaged infrastructure.

Displaced families, patients and students struggle daily to find seats on overcrowded tuk-tuks and handcarts, and relatives separated across Gaza find it nearly impossible to visit one another.

Al Jazeera Moath Al Kahlout reports from Gaza City.

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