The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, warned that Gaza has “become the graveyard of children and starving people” amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Hundreds Killed Seeking Aid
The UN reports that since late May, at least 798 people have been killed while trying to access food aid in Gaza, including 615 near U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites. Israel’s military claims it only targets those posing threats, but incidents are under review.
Malnutrition at Record Levels
Doctors Without Borders reported unprecedented malnutrition in Gaza, with over 700 pregnant or breastfeeding women and nearly 500 children receiving emergency nutrition care.
“The starvation of people in Gaza is intentional,”said Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaiseb of MSF.
Hospitals Struggling Without Fuel and Medicine
Gaza’s hospitals are in crisis due to extreme shortages of fuel and medical supplies. At Al-Helou Hospital, staff face deadly power outages, leaving premature babies in overcrowded incubators at risk. The UN has warned that critical fuel shortages are endangering all humanitarian operations.
NGO Report: ‘Medieval’ Conditions in Gaza’s Healthcare
A new report from Physicians for Human Rights accuses Israel of imposing restrictions on medical supplies, leading to preventable deaths and suffering. Healthcare workers report surgeries without anesthesia and untreated infections due to lack of basic equipment.
Ceasefire Talks and Escalating Threats
While Hamas claims to have responded positively to a temporary ceasefire proposal, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the IDF will escalate force in Gaza if Hamas does not agree to Israeli conditions within 60 days. Since the conflict began in October 2023, over 57,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to local authorities.
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