Israeli Attacks Kill 76 Palestinians, Intensify Gaza Crisis

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has severely deteriorated as Israeli military operations continue to escalate, resulting in at least 76 Palestinian deaths in recent attacks, including those seeking aid at food distribution sites. Intense Israeli airstrikes have targeted residential areas and shelters, killing dozens and causing widespread panic among the population. The United Nations reports a sharp rise in child malnutrition, with nearly one-third of children under five in Gaza now malnourished, a sixfold increase since March, attributed to the ongoing Israeli blockade and restricted aid access. Aid organizations have been largely unable to deliver sufficient supplies despite available stockpiles in neighboring countries, and controversial airdrops have been criticized as inadequate. The Gaza Ministry of Health reports 269 deaths from starvation and malnutrition, including many children, as food scarcity worsens, prices soar, and the healthcare system collapses with most facilities out of service. International pressure mounts on Israel to allow full humanitarian access, but severe restrictions remain, contributing to a growing famine and widespread suffering in Gaza.