Gaza Blockade Deepens Hunger, Aid Groups Halt Help

Israel's ongoing blockade has created a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, forcing major aid organizations such as World Central Kitchen to halt operations due to depleted supplies. The population faces acute malnutrition, especially among children, as aid distributions have stopped and markets are devoid of safe food. The blockade, now lasting over two months, has resulted in the deaths of civilians, including journalists and those sheltering in schools. International organizations, including UN human rights experts, have accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon and labeled the tactics as potential war crimes. The European Union is considering reviewing its trade agreement with Israel due to human rights concerns. Negotiations for humanitarian relief are reportedly deadlocked, and the situation continues to worsen each day.