Over 100 aid organizations have sounded an alarm over a looming humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip, warning of 'mass starvation' due to severe access restrictions imposed by Israel. These organizations, including prominent groups like Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children, have called for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of all border crossings to allow essential aid to flow into the enclave. The situation is dire, with recent reports indicating that at least 10 Palestinians have died of starvation in a single day, escalating the death toll to over 110, including many children.
The blockade has stifled the delivery of food, clean water, and medical supplies, exacerbating the crisis. Doctors in Gaza are themselves becoming too weak to treat patients, as the healthcare system struggles to function under the conditions of scarcity and conflict. International pressure is mounting on Israel to allow humanitarian aid, yet Israel maintains that the restrictions are necessary to prevent aid from falling into the hands of Hamas. Meanwhile, the United States is sending a special envoy to Europe and possibly the Middle East to discuss potential resolutions. The urgency for global intervention continues to grow as the humanitarian situation deteriorates.
