Six More Die of Hunger in Gaza as Fuel Trucks Arrive

The Gaza Strip continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis with over 175 deaths from starvation and malnutrition, including 93 children, since the war began. Recent reports highlight six additional deaths within 24 hours due to famine, exacerbated by an Israeli blockade that has restricted food, medical supplies, and fuel access since March 2025. International humanitarian agencies have criticized the limited aid deliveries, emphasizing that air drops and occasional fuel shipments are insufficient to address the widespread malnutrition and suffering. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the US and Israel, faces accusations of mismanagement and fatal delays at food distribution points, though it claims to deliver over one million meals daily. Recent rare fuel deliveries were reported, but hospitals remain severely impacted by shortages, forcing doctors to prioritize critical cases. Despite Israel announcing measures to increase aid access, including protected routes and temporary fighting pauses, humanitarian groups insist that much greater aid flow is urgently needed to prevent further famine and casualties.