Gaza: Gaza is on the brink of a catastrophic famine, with half a million Palestinians facing imminent starvation, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global hunger monitor. The region’s food crisis has worsened with each passing day, as Israel’s total blockade on Gaza enters its 71st day, cutting off essential food supplies and humanitarian aid.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue their bombardment of Gaza, claiming at least 17 lives at a school-turned-shelter. This escalation compounds the already dire humanitarian conditions, with at least 52,862 Palestinians confirmed dead and over 119,000 wounded, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The government’s updated toll reports over 61,700 deaths, including many presumed dead under the rubble.
Amidst this chaos, Israel has insisted that it is not negotiating a ceasefire for the release of US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander, although a "safe corridor" will be set up to facilitate his release today. The ongoing conflict, which has also left hundreds of Israeli casualties, underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where international calls for relief and an end to the blockade grow louder.
With food sources nearly exhausted and local production severely disrupted, the risk of famine grows critical. International aid organizations continue to urge immediate intervention to prevent further loss of life.
