Starvation Kills Dozens, Airstrikes Hit Gaza City, Khan Younis

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen as starvation and malnutrition claim more lives amid the Israeli blockade. Hospitals report that six Palestinians, including children, have died recently from hunger-related causes, bringing the total famine-related death toll to around 382, with approximately 135 children among the victims. Around 900,000 children are suffering from hunger, with over 70,000 in critical condition due to severe malnutrition. Medical and aid organizations emphasize that the famine is a direct result of the Israeli siege, which has blocked the entry of food and medical supplies since early 2025, worsening the situation drastically. Alongside the starvation crisis, Israeli military operations have resulted in multiple airstrikes and gunfire attacks killing several Palestinians, including civilians seeking humanitarian aid, further exacerbating the dire conditions. International voices, including the UN Secretary-General, have called for a ceasefire and urged an end to the blockade to allow unhindered delivery of essential aid to prevent further loss of life.