Israel's genocide in Gaza has intensified a dire humanitarian crisis, with 44 Palestinians killed in a single day, including 22 aid seekers shot near distribution points, according to medical sources.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports 175 deaths from starvation since October 2023, including 93 children, as Israel’s blockade severely restricts aid.
Human rights groups accuse Israel of weaponizing starvation, citing deliberate attacks on civilians seeking food and restrictions on aid deliveries.
The United Nations warns that one million women and girls in Gaza face starvation, exacerbated by Israel’s ongoing siege, which began on March 2, 2025.
Despite claims of humanitarian pauses, only a limited number of aid trucks have entered, failing to reach distribution points or alleviate the crisis.
The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by Israel and the U.S., has been criticized for operating in conflict zones, with 1,400 Palestinians killed at its sites since May.
Raja Khalidi, director of the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute, stated that Israel has succeeded in creating a “desperate” situation in Gaza, dismantling its social and economic systems.
The blockade has led to skyrocketing food prices, with $200 insufficient for basic supplies like lentils and flour, forcing residents to barter for survival.
Neve Gordon from Queen Mary University likens GHF sites to a “Squid Game,” where starving Palestinians are shot while seeking food, highlighting Israel’s role in perpetuating the crisis.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society condemned a “deliberate attack” on its Khan Younis headquarters, killing staff member Omar Isleem and injuring three others.
The UN and rights groups demand unrestricted aid access and a ceasefire, accusing Israel of war crimes, including starvation as a weapon of war.
Despite global outcry, Israel’s restrictions persist, with 88% of war crime probes since October 2023 yielding no findings.