Tensions flare in Gaza over dwindling supplies as drones hit ship carrying aid [Video]

Fights are erupting over dwindling supplies inside Gaza as drones reportedly attacked a vessel carrying aid into the territory on Friday, marking exactly two months since Israel imposed a total blockade on supplies into the enclave.

Since March 2, Israel has completely cut off all supplies to the 2.3 million residents of the Gaza Strip, and food stockpiled during a ceasefire at the start of the year has all but run out.

It is the longest such closure the Gaza Strip has ever faced. Palestinian residents and aid officials said at least five incidents of looting took place across the enclave on Wednesday.

Olga Cherevko, an aid worker with the United Nations humanitarian office (OCHA) in Gaza City, said that inter-communal violence over supplies had intensified.

She told reporters she witnessed one such fight on Friday.

“Supplies are becoming depleted while the war rages on. Food stocks have now mainly …