Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Starvation Claims More Lives Amid Rare Fuel Delivery

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with six additional fatalities attributed to starvation and malnutrition over the past day, according to the territory's health authorities. This distressing development highlights the ongoing severe shortages and suffering in the region. Meanwhile, Egyptian state television reported that two trucks carrying a rare shipment of fuel—totaling 107 tonnes of diesel—are scheduled to enter Gaza on Sunday, marking a tentative step toward alleviating the crisis. Since the conflict's escalation, fuel shortages have severely impacted hospital operations, limiting care to only the most critical cases. The influx of aid remains limited; despite Israel easing some restrictions, many aid trucks have been looted by desperate civilians and armed groups. The UN emphasizes that the current aid delivery methods are insufficient and urges for increased land access to prevent further deterioration. Since the conflict began in October 2023, over 175 people, including 93 children, have died from hunger-related causes. The violence has also resulted in numerous casualties, with at least 40 Palestinians reported killed by Israeli strikes on Sunday. The o...