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Israel Maintains Gaza Aid Blockade as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Israeli military operations and a strict blockade have exacerbated shortages of essential supplies, forcing mass displacement and crippling medical services.

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Des palestiniens marchent près des décombres d'un bâtiment effondré dans le quartier de Nasr, à l'ouest de la ville de Gaza, le 15 avril 2025
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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.