In the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Hamas-controlled health ministry has reported that seven individuals have succumbed to malnutrition within the past day. This grim statistic elevates the total fatalities from malnutrition to 154 since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in 2023, with 89 of those victims being children.
Recent statements from UN-backed food security experts indicate that Gaza is currently experiencing a severe famine, described as the worst-case scenario. While Israel asserts it is not limiting aid to the region, this claim has been challenged by European allies, the UN, and various agencies operating within Gaza.
In pertinent developments, US special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Israel to discuss the crisis, marking his first trip in nearly three months, following the recent breakdown of ceasefire negotiations amid criticisms aimed at Hamas for their negotiation tactics.
Additionally, hospital reports from Gaza indicate that violence erupted at a humanitarian aid distribution point in Rafah, resulting in six deaths due to an Israeli tank’s fire, amidst chaotic scenes where desperate crowds vied for limited supplies. The Israel Defense Forces claimed that their warning shots were fired at a threat and disputed casualty figures.
The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate with insufficient aid deliveries — only 109 lorries reached the strip recently, many of them looted upon arrival. The UN estimates a minimum of 600 aid trucks are essential daily to mitigate the crisis.
Ultimately, the death toll from the Israeli military campaign has been reportedly 60,138, underscoring the urgent need for humanitarian intervention.
Source: www.bbc.com
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