Overview
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) describes Gaza as a 'mass grave,' citing widespread destruction, forced displacement, and the collapse of healthcare services.
- Israel has blocked all humanitarian aid to Gaza since March 2, with Defense Minister Israel Katz confirming no plans to lift the blockade.
- Critical shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies are reported, leaving hospitals unable to sustain operations or care for critically ill patients.
- Israeli airstrikes and ground offensives, resumed on March 18 after a two-month truce, have displaced hundreds of thousands and resulted in significant casualties.
- International efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have failed, while allegations of Hamas diverting aid add further complexity to the crisis.