RAFAH, GAZA — Amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings and rows of makeshift tents sheltering thousands of displaced families, something felt different in Gaza on Saturday (1 November 2025). There were smiles again — faint but real. After months of war, hunger, and despair, hope returned as 24 tons of humanitarian flour arrived in Gaza, delivered by DT Peduli in collaboration with the Alkhair Foundation (AKF).
Along the dusty, narrow streets, trucks rolled in one by one, stopping at distribution points across the city. Volunteers from AKF climbed down, unloading heavy sacks of flour and carrying them directly to families living in fragile tents pieced together from scraps of fabric and plastic.
In every corner of the camp, children’s eyes sparkled with joy, and mothers smiled through tears of relief. For them, a sack of flour is more than food — it is a sign of life, a reminder that the world has not forgotten Gaza.
“Today we received the first truck carrying flour since the war stopped and aid began entering the Gaza Strip,” said Mohammad Nabahin, DT Peduli’s volunteer in Rafah, Egypt.
“This truck will be delivered to shelters housing thousands of displaced families and the wounded — people who have been deprived of food and the most basic necessities during the war,” he explained.
He added that for Gazans, flour has become a precious commodity.
“At the height of the conflict, the price of a single sack could reach hundreds of dollars. For them, these sacks are truly treasures,” Nabahin said gratefully.
For the volunteers, the distribution was not only a mission of logistics — it was a spiritual journey. In the heart of destruction, they witnessed how a single bag of flour could restore dignity, hope, and faith.
“From the land of Gaza, we send our deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed and donated through DT Peduli — to the generous and noble people of Indonesia, who have supported Gaza through this long and painful test. May Allah reward you with the best of blessings,” Nabahin added softly.
A Long Journey Through Hardship
Behind every sack of flour lies a story of struggle, patience, and unwavering faith.
“This flour convoy was part of a humanitarian mission we had prepared earlier this year, during the ceasefire in early 2025,” explained F. Arif, Assistant Manager for International Humanitarian Affairs at DT Peduli.
At that time, DT Peduli’s team had prepared two aid trucks and hundreds of four-season tents to be sent through the Rafah border. But fate had other plans.
“Qadarullah, the Israeli military suddenly launched large-scale attacks on Gaza, ending the ceasefire,” Arif recalled.
As a result, all humanitarian supplies in Egypt were forced to halt indefinitely. Yet, neither the volunteers nor the donors gave up. They continued praying, working, and searching for every possible way to break through the blockade.
“We truly believe that, beyond all obstacles, the patience and prayers of our donors were the strongest weapons against the blockade. Alhamdulillah, all praise to Allah, that faith has been answered. On 1 November 2025, after months of uncertainty, 24 tons of flour finally made it into Gaza,” said Arif with relief.
Flour as a Symbol of Life
For most people around the world, flour is simply an ingredient — a staple for bread or daily meals. But for the people of Gaza, flour is a symbol of survival, the key ingredient for the bread that keeps hunger at bay and helps children stay alive amid crisis.
Laughter from children echoed between the ruins, a rare sound of joy after so much silence and grief. Despite their hardships, they could still smile — thanks to the compassion of thousands of donors from Indonesia who continue to stand with Gaza.
This aid delivery is not the end of the journey, but a step forward in a long path of recovery. DT Peduli continues to call on the global community to send ongoing support — food, tents, and medical assistance — to help rebuild lives in Gaza.
“We are deeply grateful to all our donors. With Allah’s help, we will continue standing with Palestine,” Arif concluded.