Gaza Death Toll Tops 60,000 Amid Famine Crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened, with the death toll now surpassing 60,000 since the conflict began, according to Gaza's health ministry. Despite daily humanitarian pauses and aid convoys, deliveries remain far below the required 500–600 trucks per day, as many crossings stay closed and chaos, including looting, hampers distribution. Palestinian authorities accuse Israel of using starvation as a weapon, putting tens of thousands of infants and pregnant women at risk. Air drops by the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, and Belgium have provided some relief, but are insufficient to meet soaring needs. Aid agencies and the UN continue to call for a full ceasefire and unrestricted access, warning that famine risks are escalating as malnutrition deaths mount. The situation remains critical, with many Gazans surviving on scraps or unsafe food substitutes.