Israel Intensifies Gaza Attacks as Two More Palestinians Die of Starvation

Gaza starvation deaths The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has deepened once again after the Health Ministry in Gaza confirmed that two Palestinians, including children, died of hunger and malnutrition in the last 24 hours. These deaths raise the total number of starvation-related casualties to 271 people, including 112 children, since the war began.

Israel has continued to intensify air and ground assaults in Gaza City, demolishing residential neighborhoods and forcing nearly one million people into displacement. International observers and rights groups have condemned what they describe as the “systematic destruction” of Palestinian homes, while Israeli officials insist that military operations are aimed at targeting Hamas.

Starvation as a Weapon of War

Gaza starvation deaths

Humanitarian agencies warn that Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are facing the worst famine in modern history. Aid convoys remain blocked or severely restricted, leaving hospitals without medicine and families without food. Mothers have been seen boiling grass or animal feed just to keep their children alive.

The Gaza Health Ministry has accused Israel of deliberately weaponizing starvation to pressure Palestinian resistance groups. UN agencies have echoed these concerns, highlighting that international law prohibits collective punishment and the use of hunger as a method of warfare.

Hamas Accuses Netanyahu of Blocking Ceasefire

Hamas issued a strong statement accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of ignoring international mediation efforts that aim to reach a ceasefire deal. Instead, Netanyahu’s government has pushed forward with a full-scale ground operation into Gaza City, aiming for military control of the enclave’s most populated areas.

The militant group stated that Israel’s refusal to engage in genuine ceasefire talks proves that its priority is territorial domination, not security. International diplomats, including mediators from Egypt and Qatar, have been unable to bridge the divide.

Global Condemnation of Israeli Settlements

The crisis has further escalated with Israel’s approval of the controversial E1 settlement expansion plan, which severs one of the last remaining links between Ramallah and East Jerusalem.
World leaders, including the European Union and the United Nations, condemned the move, calling it a direct violation of international law and a threat to the possibility of a two-state solution

The expansion will isolate Palestinian communities even further, cutting them off from vital routes and creating more pressure on displaced populations.

Casualty Numbers Continue to Rise

According to Gaza starvation deaths health officials, at least 62,192 Palestinians have been killed and over 157,114 injured since Israel launched its war in response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks.

On the Israeli side, 1,139 people were killed during the initial Hamas assault, with more than 200 taken hostage. Despite heavy bombardments, international analysts believe Hamas still retains significant military capacity, and Israel’s goals of completely eradicating the group remain far from achieved.

Humanitarian Voices Silenced

Aid workers inside Gaza warn that humanitarian agencies are being overwhelmed. Medical professionals report performing surgeries without anesthesia, while children are dying not only from bombs but also from dehydration and infections caused by malnutrition.

Despite widespread international outrage, the Israeli government maintains that Hamas is solely responsible for Gaza’s suffering, accusing the group of “using civilians as human shields.” Critics argue that this justification has created one of the most devastating humanitarian disasters in decades.

What Lies Ahead

As starvation spreads and civilian deaths continue to climb, experts fear Gaza is on the brink of a man-made famine of catastrophic proportions.
Calls for an immediate ceasefire have intensified at the United Nations, but without consensus among major powers, the war shows little sign of slowing down.

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