The situation in Gaza has deteriorated to a dire state, with the UN’s World Food Programme reporting severe shortages of food and water as a result of the Israeli siege.
Gaza, the Palestinian enclave, is now heavily reliant on generators for power after its sole power station depleted its fuel reserves. However, Israel has made it clear that the blockade will continue until Israeli hostages are released.
Over the weekend, during Hamas’s deadly attacks, at least 150 hostages were taken into Gaza, leading to a tragic loss of life that has claimed the lives of 1,300 people.
The Israeli defense chief has publicly acknowledged the military’s failures in ensuring security and protecting Israeli citizens.
On a diplomatic front, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged unwavering American support for Israel during his visit to the country.
He emphasized the importance of Israel’s defense methods, underlining that it is crucial to take every possible precaution to avoid harming civilians.
Since Israel initiated retaliatory air strikes, the death toll in Gaza has tragically risen to more than 1,500 people, further escalating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
