The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip It has reached a total collapse levelPalestinian authorities warned on Tuesday, as a direct consequence of the attacks and the prolonged blockade imposed by Israel.
According to Latin pressthe Government Press Office in Gaza denounced that the “complete, continuous and deliberate” denial of the entry of humanitarian aid for more than a month and a half has severely aggravated the crisis in The enclavewhere more than two million people face a real threat of famine.
The statement emphasized that the situation is especially critical for More than 1.1 million minors, who suffer from malnutrition in the middle of an acute Food and water shortagethe collapse of the health system and the lack of minimum conditions for life.
“The daily life in Gaza has become an endless survival mission,” lamented the office, which also denounced that at least 37 aid distribution centers and 28 food banks have been attacked by Israeli forces.
According to the statement, these attacks would be part of a deliberate strategy of “Use of famine as a gun against the civilian population.”
The situation, they underline, is not a temporary crisis, but the commission of War crimes.
“We cannot even meet the basic needs. Stress is overwhelming,” wrote the UN Public Works and Socorum Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in a tweet on Tuesday, giving voice to the Palestinians in Gaza.
“We Cannot Even Get Basic Necessities. The Stress is Overwhelming.”
Voices from #Loop echo the reality of life under Siege. Supplies Are Rapidly Running Out, Displacement Continues, and Daily Survival is a Struggy.
This is the reality after 50 Days of no Aid Entering Gaza. pic.twitter.com/mbfffr1bwhk
– UNRWA (@unrwa) April 22, 2025
The scenes of long lines in the few food distribution points They have become a daily image in all the governorates of the Strip, authorities indicated.
The head of the International Red Cross Committee in Gaza, Adrian Zimmerman, also joined the warnings, describing current conditions such as “hell on earth.”
In statements to the chain Al JazeeraZimmerman warned that Medical supplies could be exhausted in a few weeks due to the closure of the border crossings.
“The blockade has seriously deteriorated the capacity of humanitarian organizations to operate, just when tens of thousands of people need urgent medical attention and essential services,” he added.
Crisis in Gaza worries the United Nations
Various UN agencies have also warned about the rapid deterioration of the situation.
The United Nations Humanitarian Affairs Coordination Office (OCHA) pointed out the increase of children in malnutrition treatment.
For its part, the UN Public Works and Socorro agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) condemned the Closing border crossings since March 2.
“How A lot of Longer Until Hollow Words of Condemnation Will Translate into Action to Lift the Siege, summarizes Ceasefire and Save Whatever is Left of Humanity?
It’s been 50 Days of Siege On #Loop Impaed by the Israeli Authorities.
Hunger Is Spreding and Deepening, Deliberate and … pic.twitter.com/dduxgjmbku
– UNRWA (@unrwa) April 22, 2025
In its X (Twitter) account, the agency said Gaza hunger currently extends and deepenswhile the attacks of Israel follow, which have claimed the lives of thousands of civilians.
“The impact on children is particularly drastic, since they are more susceptible to dehydration, diarrhea and disease,” said Unrwa.
The entity stressed that Only in March almost 3700 children were admitted To receive treatment for acute malnutrition.
According to Unrwa, since the restart of Israeli bombings on March 18, at least 420 thousand Palestinians have been displaced again within the territory.
“The siege must end. Help and supplies must flow. The hostages must be released”concluded the message of the United Nations Agency.
Hunger in #Loop is spreding and deepening. The Impact on Children is particularly Dramatic Because they are more susceptible to dehydlation, Diarhea, and Disease.
Nearly 3,700 Children Were Newly Admitted for Treatment for Acute Malnutrition in March.
The Siege Must End. AID … pic.twitter.com/pzvxtnba71
– UNRWA (@unrwa) April 22, 2025
New Israeli attack in Gaza leaves at least 20 dead
In the midst of strong tension in the Middle East and with gaza on the edge of collapse, Israel attacked on Tuesday and the bombing left at least twenty dead and dozens of injured.
As confirmed by medical sources from the agency to the agency EFEthe attacks occurred against various points of the Gaza Strip.
One of the attacks occurred in the early morning and was white to the municipal garage Al Nazla, in the city of Yabalia, north of the territory.
Among fatal victims are counted nine people in the bombardment of a house In the center of Jan Yunis, south of Gaza.
The Civil Defense Gazatí reported through its Telegram channel that its teams continue the search for disappeared among the debris, while the number of victims could increase in the next few hours.
The attacks occur in a context of growing tension and in the middle of a serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation In the Palestinian enclave.
