Transport across Gaza has effectively ground to a halt due to a critical shortage of vehicle spare parts [1, 2].

The collapse of the transport network limits the movement of people and essential goods. This paralysis restricts access to medical care and food distribution in a region already facing severe humanitarian challenges.

Severe restrictions on spare parts entering Gaza are the primary cause of the crisis [1, 2]. Without access to basic components, vehicles cannot be maintained or repaired, leaving a significant portion of the transport fleet immobile. Euronews said, "Severe restrictions on spare parts entering Gaza have paralysed transport" [2].

The scarcity of parts has created a volatile economic environment. As official channels for repairs fail, a black market for components has emerged. This shift has resulted in repair and travel costs soaring for the local population [1].

Residents now face a dual burden of unavailable transport and inflated prices for the few services that remain operational. The inability to secure legitimate parts means that even basic maintenance is often impossible, leaving many families stranded without reliable means of transit [1, 2].

The systemic failure of the transport infrastructure continues to deepen as the blockade on industrial components persists [2].

“Transport across Gaza has effectively ground to a halt due to a critical shortage of vehicle spare parts.”

The breakdown of Gaza's transport system indicates that the crisis extends beyond immediate conflict damage to a systemic failure of infrastructure maintenance. By restricting dual-use items like spare parts, the movement of civilians and humanitarian aid becomes physically impossible, regardless of whether roads are open, effectively creating a secondary blockade through mechanical attrition.