Gaza Starvation Crisis Deepens Amid Escalating Violence, Aid Restrictions

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is rapidly worsening as Israeli military operations continue amid stalled ceasefire talks, resulting in mounting civilian deaths, starvation, and displacement. At least 25 people were killed in overnight airstrikes and shootings near the Zikim crossing, where many were waiting for aid, worsening an already dire situation. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported increasing deaths from starvation, especially among vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, with healthcare and sanitation systems crippled by fuel and supply shortages. Humanitarian aid deliveries remain critically constrained due to Israeli restrictions, despite a slight increase in fuel supplies. Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed with malnourished children, many of whom are dying due to the lack of basic treatments under the ongoing blockade. International calls for easing the blockade and increasing aid access grow louder as the crisis deepens with daily rising fatalities and worsening living conditions.