Gaza Crisis Worsens Amid Starvation and Aid Attacks

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified, with at least 175 starvation-related deaths, including 93 children, since the war began, and six additional deaths recently reported. Israel has partially eased its aid blockade, but aid deliveries and fuel remain insufficient, with only 70 trucks entering daily compared to the 500–600 needed, according to the UN. Chaos, gunfire, and looting continue to disrupt aid distribution, and over 1,400 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid since late May. Hospitals are overwhelmed by fuel shortages, and attacks on medical facilities, including the Palestinian Red Crescent headquarters, have exacerbated the crisis. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denies a starvation crisis exists, but this claim is rejected by international leaders and contradicted by humanitarian agencies and evidence on the ground. Aid organizations and the UN stress that only a ceasefire and unrestricted land access for humanitarian convoys can avert further catastrophe for Gaza's 2.2 million displaced residents.