Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflict

Amid ongoing conflict, at least 40 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Monday, 10 while seeking aid. Starvation continues to claim lives, with humanitarian agencies alarmed by the situation. Israel and Hamas blame each other, as aid fails to meet the growing needs of Gaza's population.

A humanitarian disaster is unfolding in Gaza as Israeli gunfire and airstrikes claimed at least 40 Palestinian lives on Monday, including 10 who were seeking aid. Health authorities and humanitarian agencies warn of an impending famine as five people succumbed to starvation. The situation has become increasingly dire.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported additional fatalities on Sunday at the Zikim crossing, where 13 Palestinians waiting for U.N. aid were killed by Israeli forces. As border restrictions persist, the shortage of burial shrouds underscores the mounting death toll.

Israeli officials maintain that Hamas is to blame for Gaza's sufferings but state attempts to ease pressure by facilitating aid have proved insufficient. Amid international scrutiny, Israel claims to be working towards more secure aid convoys and partial halts in fighting, though this has not alleviated ongoing distress.

(With inputs from agencies.)