Gaza Faces Starvation, Israel Blames Hamas
In 24 Hours, 15 Die from Hunger; Aid Efforts Met with Violence
Gaza a region long marred by war and suffering, is now experiencing one of its darkest humanitarian crises. In the past 24 hours alone, 15 people have died of hunger, pushing the already fragile Palestinian enclave closer to total collapse. The toll includes young children and elderly citizens, whose frail bodies could no longer fight the battle against starvation.
Hospitals, now more like shelters of despair, are witnessing a growing number of deaths not just from malnutrition, but also from lack of medicine. Doctors, some unpaid for months, work under candlelight, improvising treatments with what little they have left. Mothers cradle babies who haven’t eaten in days, whispering lullabies while their children slowly fade away.
Despite this unfolding humanitarian catastrophe, Israel maintains its stance: Hamas is to blame. According to Israeli officials, aid is blocked or misused by the militant group, and security concerns have made unrestricted access impossible. But this explanation rings hollow to many on the ground and across the international community, who see ordinary Palestinians paying the highest price.
We’re not soldiers. We’re just families trying to eat, said Amal, a mother of three, who walked for hours to reach a food distribution center operated by a humanitarian NGO. But as she neared the site, gunfire rang out. The Israeli troops opened fire, and people ran for their lives. Some didn’t make it, she recalled, her voice shaking.
Such scenes are becoming tragically common. Distribution centers have become dangerous zones, with Israeli forces reportedly firing on civilians approaching them. The line between security and cruelty is becoming increasingly blurred, with aid workers caught in the middle. Several organizations have suspended operations due to the unsafe environment, further crippling relief efforts.
The numbers are staggering. In just two months, hundreds of children have died from hunger or related illnesses. Elderly citizens, often left behind, perish quietly in their homes, unseen and unheard. The local government and hospitals are overwhelmed and under-resourced, and international help, where it reaches, is not enough.
Israel continues to point fingers at Hamas, citing the group’s use of civilian infrastructure for military purposes. However, human rights organizations are calling for immediate humanitarian corridors and a ceasefire to allow unrestricted access to food, water, and medical supplies. This is not about politics anymore,” said a UN aid coordinator. “This is about saving lives. The world watches, but the people of Gaza can no longer wait. Hunger doesn’t follow borders, and neither should compassion.
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