Gaza Crisis Deepens, Genocide Accusations Mount

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with over 61,000 Palestinians killed and more than 151,000 injured since October 2023 amid ongoing Israeli military operations and blockade. Hospitals are collapsing and famine is rampant, especially among children, with international health agencies warning of unprecedented disaster. Aid deliveries remain grossly insufficient, and many Palestinians have been killed or injured while trying to access humanitarian supplies. International condemnation is intensifying: over a thousand rabbis and Jewish leaders have urged Israel to stop using starvation as a weapon, and several Western governments and human rights organizations now describe the situation as genocide while demanding a ceasefire and greater aid access. Despite some Israeli efforts to facilitate aid, critics say obstruction and the weaponization of food continue. The crisis has shifted global public opinion and increased political pressure on Israel, but major policy changes have yet to occur.