Israeli Strikes Worsen Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Recent Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have killed dozens of Palestinians, with several attacks hitting residential homes and gatherings, resulting in entire families buried under rubble and many people still unaccounted for. The death toll in Gaza since October 2023 has surpassed 51,000, the majority women and children, according to Gaza health authorities. Humanitarian agencies and UN officials report a catastrophic crisis, with near-total blockade causing extreme shortages of food, water, medical supplies, and fuel, alongside the collapse of waste management and education systems. The UN warns of imminent famine and describes the ongoing situation as an assault on civilian dignity. Israeli officials maintain the offensive targets Hamas and aims to secure release of remaining hostages, but the strikes have drawn international concern over civilian casualties and the lack of safe zones. Nearly 2 million Gaza residents remain in dire conditions, with aid largely blocked and no place considered safe.