Overview

• The Israeli blockade of Gaza, now in its 50th day, has caused critical shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, with the UN warning of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe.
• Hospital admissions for acute child malnutrition surged from 2,027 in February to 3,669 in March, highlighting the dire impact on Gaza's most vulnerable population.
• Israeli airstrikes in the past 24 hours have killed at least 45 people, further exacerbating civilian suffering under the ongoing siege.
• Ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked as Hamas rejects disarmament demands, and Israeli leadership prioritizes military strategy over hostage concessions despite international pressure.
• Global calls for humanitarian access intensify, with U.S. President Donald Trump urging Israel to allow food and medicine into Gaza, alongside pleas from aid organizations and the UN.