Over 50 Lives Lost in Gaza Amidst Ongoing Violence and Aid Shortages
In the past day, at least 57 people have died in Gaza, with many killed while seeking aid and others in Israeli airstrikes. Negotiations for a ceasefire have stalled as conditions worsen, leading to severe food shortages.
Numerous individuals were shot near the Zikim crossing into Israel as they waited for aid trucks. As hunger spreads, large crowds often gather for food deliveries, with humanitarian groups citing Israeli restrictions as a key factor in the crisis.
According to Palestinian reports, at least 124 people, including 84 children, have died from starvation. On Saturday, an infant succumbed to malnutrition, the third such death in one day.
Meanwhile, Israeli attacks have continued across Gaza, including a strike on an apartment building in Gaza City that killed four.
Ceasefire discussions appear to have reached an impasse after the U.S. and Israel withdrew negotiators from Doha. A U.S. spokesperson attributed the breakdown in talks to Hamas, stating the group did not seem interested in an agreement.
The Israeli leader indicated on Friday that alternative measures were being considered but provided no further details. Hamas denied responsibility for the stalled negotiations, calling the withdrawal a tactical move. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar suggested talks might restart soon.
A Hamas representative expressed surprise at the U.S. comments, saying progress had been made on certain points. The pause in negotiations followed a response from Hamas on a proposed ceasefire. Key disagreements remain, including Israeli troop positions, aid access, and prisoner exchanges.
As discussions drag on, severe hunger persists in Gaza. Over 90,000 women and children urgently need malnutrition treatment, with a third of the population going days without food, according to international aid groups.
Rania al-Sharahi, a pregnant mother of six, said she has lost 22 kilograms. She struggles to feed her children, who often resort to begging neighbors for scraps.
"Bread is no longer an option—it's a luxury. We haven’t had any in over 10 days. All I want is something sweet, just to have a little energy," she said.
Her family avoids aid distribution points due to the dangers involved; in recent months, hundreds have been killed attempting to access relief supplies.
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