Parle-G is a beloved tea-time snack in countless Indian households, a small pack usually available for just Rs 5. But in war-ravaged Gaza, the same pack is now being sold at an astronomical price of Rs 2,347.32.
Due to the ongoing conflict, Gaza has been facing extreme shortages of essentials such as food, water, and electricity. In a heart-wrenching moment, a resident named Mohammed Jawad bought the biscuits at this inflated price for his daughter, Rafif.
Jawad shared the moment on his X account, @Mo7ammed_jawad6, with the caption, “After a long wait, I finally got Rafif her favorite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn’t deny Rafif her favorite treat.”
The post quickly went viral, gathering over 1.4 million views.
Look at the post here:
After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favorite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just couldn’t deny Rafif her favorite treat. pic.twitter.com/O1dbfWHVTF
— Mohammed jawad 🇵🇸 (@Mo7ammed_jawad6) June 1, 2025
X users were stunned. One commented, “These are Indian Parle-G Biscuits sent free by Indian Govt as humanitarian help. Why does Hamas resell them for €24 a packet to poor Palestinian ppl?”
Another user tagged India’s foreign minister, saying, “@DrSJaishankar that baby is eating India’s favourite biscuit. Look, I know we are neutral about the war. But can we please send more Parle-G to Palestine? These are glucose biscuits and can help civilians survive.”
A third user said, “These are Indian Parle-G biscuits which we send for free to Palestine as humanitarian aid. Why are the authorities in Palestine selling them to the people? They should be distributed for free.”
Jawad replied to one comment, writing: “Some people think the aid that comes for the people of Gaza is distributed fairly. But the truth is that the occupation has recruited many agents and thieves to steal this aid and sell it on the market at sky-high prices. For example, flour is sold for around $500, and sugar is sold for about $90 per kilogram. All basic goods are sold at insane prices. Some people, who can’t afford to buy, risk their lives just to get what they need. Meanwhile, others steal large quantities and sell them in the market for huge profits.”
Read his response here:
Some people think the aid that comes for the people of Gaza is distributed fairly. But the truth is that the occupation has recruited many agents and thieves to steal this aid and sell it on the market at sky-high prices. For example, flour is sold for around $500, and sugar is… https://t.co/LMyNnD8gfp
— Mohammed jawad 🇵🇸 (@Mo7ammed_jawad6) June 6, 2025
Following the October 2023 escalation and Israel’s intensified military campaign, Gaza’s access to food and aid has been severely restricted. From March 2 to May 19, the enclave faced a near-total blockade by Israel, with only limited humanitarian trucks allowed in, mostly due to international pressure.
