Gaza struggles with starvation as aid trickles in to hungry families

In Gaza, aid began to arrive on a limited basis after Israel announced humanitarian pauses in its military operations. This development followed Israel's blockade imposed on March 2, which severely restricted essential supplies until late May when limited aid resumed. As of now, over 120 truckloads of food and supplies were delivered after efforts from Jordan and the United Arab Emirates to drop aid packages were implemented. However, humanitarian agencies are voicing concerns that this aid is insufficient, calling for daily deliveries of between 500 to 600 trucks to meet the urgent needs of the Gazan population. Alarming reports have emerged regarding malnutrition levels among children, with one in every five children in Gaza City being malnourished, and over 100 starving individuals have reportedly died. Amid ongoing violence, including Israeli airstrikes that resulted in civilian casualties, the situation remains dire for the population who continuously suffer from hunger and deprivation. The humanitarian situation calls for immediate international attention and significant outreach to ensure the delivery of necessary aid under secure conditions. Adequate and consistent support is essential to avert further tragedy in the region, emphasizing the urgency for a permanent ceasefire and the reopening of more supply routes to facilitate humanitarian efforts.