Mass Starvation Threatens Gaza Amid Israeli Blockade, Aid Crisis

Gaza is facing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by widespread starvation and malnutrition due to the Israeli blockade and ongoing military offensive. Over 1,000 Palestinians seeking food have been killed in recent months, with aid organizations warning of a looming famine affecting hundreds of thousands, especially children. Despite international appeals and condemnation from over 100 NGOs and multiple governments, Israel maintains that it allows sufficient aid, attributing shortages to Hamas and logistical challenges. The blockade has led to tragic scenes of families, including many children, suffering and dying from starvation, with reports of deaths occurring even at aid distribution centers. Journalists and experts highlight the deliberate nature of the crisis, framing it as a manufactured humanitarian catastrophe while calling for urgent international intervention. The crisis has spurred protests worldwide, such as one in Sarajevo, underscoring global calls for action to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.