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Gaza Faces Dire Humanitarian Crisis Amid Israel-Hamas War

As Ramadan unfolds, Gazans struggle with starvation and disease, while ceasefire talks stall and aid deliveries face severe restrictions.

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Palestinians perform Friday prayers at the Al-Farouq Mosque, which was destroyed by Israeli bombardment, in Rafah, in southern Gaza, on March 8.
Palestinian children sit in front of Ramadan-themed mural in Gaza City on March 8.
Palestinians perform the Friday noon prayers by the ruins of the al-Faruq mosque, destroyed by Israeli strikes in Rafah, in southern Gaza, on March 1.

Overview

  • The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has exacerbated a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with many residents facing starvation and disease.
  • Ramadan, traditionally a time of joy and communal gatherings, is marked by sadness and struggle for survival in Gaza.
  • Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have stalled, with Hamas demanding a permanent ceasefire and Israel vowing to continue fighting.
  • Humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza have been severely restricted, with rare successful deliveries being met with chaos and violence.
  • The situation in Gaza has sparked international concern, with the U.S. urging Israel to facilitate more aid deliveries.