Inside Gaza’s Maze: The Secret Struggle to Deliver Lifesaving Aid

Ever tried to send a care package and felt like it vanished into a bureaucratic black hole? Multiply that sensation by a thousand checkpoints—and, well, welcome to humanitarian aid in Gaza . While the world’s biggest relief groups frantically sound alarms about starvation, the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Fund, generously co-signed by the U.S. and Israel, insists “help is on the way!” But… would you rather wait in line for food or have your eligibility confirmed by someone with a sniper scope? (Don’t worry, that was a trick question. Neither is good.) There’s a gnawing, surreal irony in watching basic essentials get lost somewhere between international grandstanding and someone’s lunch break . If you think getting a tax refund is convoluted, buckle up—this distribution process makes the DMV look like Amazon Prime . Ready to see how the world’s best intentions get run through the wringer? LEARN MORE.

The U.N., Doctors Without Borders, and other humanitarian groups are sounding the alarm on mass starvation throughout Gaza. The Onion takes a look at how the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund is distributing aid.