Overview

• Israel's total blockade on Gaza, in place since March 2, 2025, has cut off all food, water, medicine, and fuel supplies, creating a dire humanitarian crisis.
• The International Committee of the Red Cross has declared the humanitarian response in Gaza on the brink of collapse, with aid groups running out of essential supplies.
• Severe shortages have led to widespread hunger, with reports of malnutrition among children and pregnant women, and violent clashes over access to water and resources.
• Over 420,000 Palestinians have been displaced since the blockade began, with no new shelter materials entering the territory, leaving many without basic protection.
• A vessel carrying aid to Gaza was reportedly struck by drones in international waters near Malta, with activists alleging Israeli involvement, though evidence remains unverified.