Overview
- The International Court of Justice started hearings on Israel's legal obligations to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, following a UN General Assembly request for an advisory opinion.
- Israel has maintained a total blockade on Gaza since March 2, cutting off food, medicine, and other critical supplies, worsening conditions for the 2.3 million residents.
- Palestinian officials accuse Israel of using starvation as a 'weapon of war,' highlighting the collapse of aid systems and widespread malnutrition in Gaza.
- The ongoing blockade coincides with renewed Israeli airstrikes and ground operations, with the Gaza death toll surpassing 52,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
- Hamas has proposed a cease-fire plan involving full Israeli withdrawal, reconstruction of Gaza, and prisoner exchanges, but negotiations remain stalled.