Gaza Crisis Worsens as Aid Blocked, Deaths Mount

Gaza is facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with severe shortages of water, food, and medical care amid ongoing conflict and blockade. Over 80% of Gaza’s water infrastructure is damaged, and many residents lack access to clean water or medical services as hospitals are overwhelmed. The crisis has led to widespread malnutrition and starvation-related deaths, particularly among children, with some families resorting to feeding infants only boiled water. Chronic illness sufferers face heightened risks due to lack of medicine and food, while hospital admissions are widely denied due to overcrowding. International aid efforts, such as air drops, have been hindered by restrictive policies and continuing violence, resulting in over 1,000 people killed while seeking aid since May 2025. Observers say that Israel’s blockade, aid restrictions, and destruction of infrastructure are deliberate policy choices contributing to Gaza's unfolding famine.