Gaza City – The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a new level of desperation as starvation claims the lives of children, even as aid trucks remain stalled. A Palestinian minister reported that 29 children in Gaza have died in recent days due to starvation-related causes, highlighting the dire conditions faced by civilians amidst ongoing conflict and restricted aid access. The situation is further complicated by anti-Hamas protests and continued violence.
According to the UN, around 90 truckloads of aid were dispatched into Gaza on May 21, 2025, following delays. While this is a step forward, it falls far short of the 600 trucks needed daily to address the escalating needs of the population. The UN states that 100 aid trucks were approved to enter Gaza on Tuesday, indicating logistical and bureaucratic hurdles continue to hamper the delivery of essential supplies.
Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have killed at least 51 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn on May 22, 2025, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera. The ongoing violence exacerbates the already critical humanitarian situation, further endangering civilians and disrupting aid efforts. The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for 14 areas in the northern Gaza Strip, including parts of Beit Lahia and Jabalia, citing ongoing activities by terrorist organizations in those regions, adding to the displacement and suffering of the population.
In southern Gaza, protests against Hamas have entered their third day as of May 21, 2025, with demonstrators calling for an end to the war and the removal of Hamas. These protests reflect growing discontent within Gaza and highlight the complex political dynamics at play.
The international community is increasingly critical of the situation. Governments have condemned Israel for firing towards diplomats in the West Bank, with Uruguay summoning its Israeli envoy following the incident. These diplomatic repercussions underscore the severity of the crisis and the urgent need for a resolution.
The starvation deaths among children serve as a grim reminder of the human cost of the conflict and the urgent need for increased humanitarian access and a cessation of hostilities. The world watches as Gaza struggles to survive, caught between violence, political turmoil, and a looming famine.