Gazans are facing an escalating humanitarian catastrophe after nearly two years of war, with severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies pushing large sections of the population toward starvation.


Gazans Face Relentless Starvation After Two Years of War 

Israel-Gaza War: UN Chief Condemns 'Endless Catalogue of Horrors' in Gaza | WION World News


Israel-Gaza War: UN Chief Condemns 'Endless Catalogue of Horrors' in Gaza | WION

All the UNSC members, except US,  said in a joint statement that the famine in Gaza was a manmade crisis and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon of war is banned under international humanitarian law. 

All UNSC members, EXCEPT US, think Gaza famine is 'man-made crisis'

Even as the global community continues to raise alarm over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, an Oxfam report on Sunday (Dec 22) revealed that in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed aid amid Israel blockades.

Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam

Raising alarm over the worsening situation, the aid group said, "Of the meagre 34 trucks of food and water given permission to enter the North Gaza Governorate over the last 2.5 months, deliberate delays and systematic obstructions by the Israeli military meant that just 12 managed to distribute aid to starving Palestinian civilians"



Pope Francis on Saturday (Dec 21) denounced the bombing of children in Gaza, calling it an act of "cruelty," a statement that prompted Israel to hit back, accusing the pontiff of unfairly singling it out.

Israel slams Pope Francis for 'double standards' after pontiff condemns Gaza bombings as 'cruelty'

Speaking at the Vatican, Pope Francis lamented, "Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war"



Britain has announced an additional £19 million ($24 mn) in humanitarian support for Gaza. International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds revealed the funding on Monday (Dec 2).

UK pledges $24 million in Gaza aid, urges Israel to 'ensure unimpeded access'

Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.

US to hold talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza

Pope Francis, has for the first time, addressed allegations that Israel's actions in Gaza may meet the criteria for genocide. According to extracts from his upcoming book, 'Hope Never Disappoints.

Pope Francis, for the first time, labels Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide'; calls for investigation

The United States on Tuesday (Nov 12) said that Israel was not violating US laws regarding the level of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza, but urged further progress.

Israel's Gaza aid efforts in 'right direction,' says US, but urges further action

Joyce Msuya, a top UN official on Tuesday (Nov 12) condemned the ongoing “daily cruelty” in Gaza. Msuya, the interim chief of the UN Humanitarian Agency (OCHA), condemning the ongoing violence in Gaza, said the “acts” were “reminiscent of the gravest international crimes”.

Top UN official describes Gaza as 'wasteland of rubble' says civilians face 'daily cruelty' at Israel's hands

Qatar's foreign ministry on Saturday (Nov 9) confirmed that the nation has paused its role as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas. Citing a lack of “seriousness” from both parties to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal, Qatar said it had warned both Israel and Hamas “10 days ago”.

Qatar confirms suspension of Gaza mediation, says will only resume talks when...

Israel on Saturday (Nov 9) rejected warnings about a potential famine in northern Gaza, where Israel's military campaign against Hamas has led to severe shortages.

'Partial, biased data': Israel rejects warnings of impending famine in Gaza

Experts warned on Tuesday (June 4) that a famine was possibly underway in the northern region of the Gaza Strip but the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and restrictions on humanitarian access have impeded the data collection to prove it.

Israel-Hamas war: Experts warn famine possibly underway in northern Gaza

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Gazans Face Relentless Starvation After Two Years of War

Israel-Gaza War: UN Chief Condemns 'Endless Catalogue of Horrors' in Gaza | WION

All UNSC members, EXCEPT US, think Gaza famine is 'man-made crisis'

Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam

Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam

Israel slams Pope Francis for 'double standards' after pontiff condemns Gaza bombings as 'cruelty'

Israel slams Pope Francis for 'double standards' after pontiff condemns Gaza bombings as 'cruelty'

UK pledges $24 million in Gaza aid, urges Israel to 'ensure unimpeded access'

US to hold talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza

Pope Francis, for the first time, labels Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide'; calls for investigation

Israel's Gaza aid efforts in 'right direction,' says US, but urges further action

Top UN official describes Gaza as 'wasteland of rubble' says civilians face 'daily cruelty' at Israel's hands

Qatar confirms suspension of Gaza mediation, says will only resume talks when...

'Partial, biased data': Israel rejects warnings of impending famine in Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Experts warn famine possibly underway in northern Gaza