Gaza Faces Widespread Starvation Amid Intensifying Israeli Blockade

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with widespread famine, destruction of infrastructure, and overwhelming medical system collapse, prompting urgent international concern. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition includes extremist allies whose influence has shaped aggressive policies, exacerbating the conflict and undermining Israel's international standing. Israeli human rights groups, including B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, have labeled the situation as genocide, highlighting coordinated efforts to destroy Palestinian society in Gaza, a position gaining recognition among global legal scholars and political leaders. International responses include Spain's planned airdrop of food aid to Gaza and calls from Indian Muslim leaders urging their government to take a stronger stance against Israel's actions and to lead global efforts for ceasefire and humanitarian relief. The crisis is marked by severe scarcity even among aid workers and UN personnel, with thousands of Palestinians killed during attempts to access limited food distribution points, raising critical questions about intentionality and the legal classification of these actions. Public opinion surveys in Israel reveal a majority supporting harsh measures against Gaza, focusing primarily on Israeli security while largely disregarding Palestinian suffering.