Gazans continue to bear brunt of conflict

Palestinians face humanitarian crisis as Israel, Hamas tussle over truce deal

Nearly 70 percent of Gaza is now under Israeli-issued displacement orders or within a "no-go" zone in the world's worst humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations, leaving Palestinians in dire straits as Tel Aviv and Hamas tussle over reaching a deal amid incessant bombings and starvation.

With no tangible progress and significant gaps, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the fighting. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the humanitarian crisis is likely to be the worst since the conflict broke out on Oct 7, 2023, with the death toll nearing 51,000, as of Tuesday, and lifesaving supplies dwindling.

Gaza health authorities had also said last week that around 60,000 children were facing life-threatening malnutrition owing to the continued closure of border crossings by Israel, preventing the entry of food, humanitarian assistance, and medical supplies.