Gaza Hunger Crisis Deepens as Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens

At Least 15 Dead from Starvation, Including Children
The Health Ministry in Gaza has confirmed that at least 15 people, including four children, have died from hunger-related causes amid worsening malnutrition conditions across the besieged territory. With Israel’s blockade continuing to restrict the flow of food, water, and medical supplies, humanitarian agencies warn that the Gaza Strip is plunging into an acute hunger crisis.

Deadly Raids Kill 81, Including Aid Seekers
Since dawn, Israeli forces have reportedly killed at least 81 Palestinians, including 31 individuals seeking humanitarian aid, in a series of military strikes and ground operations. The attacks occurred a day after Israeli tanks pushed into southern and eastern areas of Deir el-Balah, marking a new escalation in ground assaults.

Blockade and Conflict Worsen Humanitarian Collapse
The blockade, combined with ongoing military operations, has left large swathes of Gaza’s population without access to basic necessities. Aid convoys remain infrequent and heavily restricted, while food distribution centers and clinics have been damaged or destroyed in the fighting.

Humanitarian officials and rights groups continue to raise alarms about catastrophic food insecurity, warning that famine is no longer a distant threat but a present reality for many in Gaza.

Urgent Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access
Global leaders and aid organizations are renewing calls for an immediate ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza. The rising civilian death toll, particularly among aid seekers and children, underscores the urgent need for de-escalation and humanitarian intervention.

Despite mounting international pressure, Israeli military officials have defended their actions as necessary to dismantle militant networks, while offering limited comment on civilian casualties.

Crisis at Breaking Point
With hunger claiming lives and military operations intensifying, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis appears to be reaching a breaking point. Aid groups warn that without immediate action, many more lives — particularly among children — will be lost to starvation, violence, or both.