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Gaza Faces Deepening Crisis as Aid Agencies Halt Operations Under Israeli Blockade

World Central Kitchen and World Food Programme have exhausted supplies, leaving thousands of Palestinians without food, as the ICJ examines Israel's humanitarian obligations.

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Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Overview

  • World Central Kitchen has ceased operations in Gaza after running out of food and fuel supplies, unable to replenish due to Israel's sealed border crossings since March 2, 2025.
  • The World Food Programme has also confirmed that its food stocks in Gaza are depleted, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the territory.
  • UNICEF reports over 9,000 cases of acute child malnutrition in Gaza this year, with children facing starvation and lack of essential care.
  • Rights groups have labeled Israel's blockade a potential war crime, while Israel maintains it is a measure to pressure Hamas to release hostages.
  • The International Court of Justice has begun hearings on Israel's legal obligations to ensure humanitarian aid, with a ruling expected to influence global legal and political discourse.