Israel’s genocide in Gaza has plunged the besieged Strip into a dire humanitarian crisis, with 650,000 children at risk of famine after 103 days of a total blockade.
The Israeli military has sealed all crossings, blocking food, medicine, and fuel in what Gaza government officials describe as “one of the most severe crimes of collective siege in modern times.”
Over the past three days, dozens of deaths have been reported due to shortages of food and medical supplies, with 67 children among the victims of starvation.
Approximately 1.25 million people in Gaza are now facing catastrophic hunger, exacerbated by Israel’s systematic targeting of Gaza’s healthcare system and infrastructure.
The international community’s silence has been condemned as shameful, with no significant action taken to alleviate the suffering of Gaza’s population.
Israel’s relentless bombardment continues to endanger aid workers and civilians alike, in clear violation of international law.
On Wednesday and Thursday, five Israeli strikes landed near aid workers, including UN staff, though no injuries were reported.
The UN has lost 126 personnel in Gaza in 2024 alone, while Red Cross and Red Crescent members were shot at and injured while attempting to rescue a colleague.
Food distribution hubs, meant to be lifelines, have become death traps, with nearly 800 Palestinians killed while seeking aid controlled by the GHF, an operation criticized as inhumane.
Israel’s restrictions extend to Gaza’s coastline, with warnings issued to residents to avoid the sea, further limiting access to resources and safety.
The systematic targeting of Gaza’s healthcare system has left hospitals like Nasser and Al-Aqsa Martyrs overwhelmed, reporting 26 deaths since dawn, including 13 in Gaza City.
Strikes on civilian areas, such as tents in al-Mawasi and a residence in Tuffah, have killed women and children, with a mother and her three children among the victims.
UNRWA has urgently called for Israel to lift the siege, highlighting the lack of soap, clean water, and proper shelter, which, combined with summer heat, threatens dire health consequences for children.
Since April, Israel has blocked nearly all humanitarian aid, allowing limited deliveries through the GHF, which has led to mass casualties among those seeking help.
The ongoing siege and attacks continue to devastate Gaza, with no end in sight to the suffering of its people.