The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with the Israeli military blocking aid and starving millions. At least 82 Palestinians were killed by Israel’s forces in the past hour, according to reports.
UN right-to-food rapporteur Michael Fakhri said that if Israel’s bombing of Gaza ended tomorrow, the effects of hunger would still be felt for “generations.” The UN is urging countries to take action to prevent starvation and genocide.
Meanwhile, Israeli settlers have launched violent attacks on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, leading to clashes with local residents. The Israeli military has also been accused of engineering massacres in Gaza as three more children die of hunger.
The situation is further complicated by international aid efforts, which are being criticized for being insufficient and ineffective. Despite this, some countries have pledged to participate in aid drops into Gaza, including the Netherlands.
The French government has halted all evacuations from Gaza after a student allegedly posted anti-Semitic content on social media. Yemeni protesters have also held large rallies in support of Palestinians, while Holland’s foreign minister has announced plans to join an international coalition for aid deliveries.
As the conflict escalates, the international community is urged to take action to prevent further suffering and find a peaceful solution.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/8/1/live-israel-kills-starving-palestinians-as-us-envoy-set-to-visit-aid-sites