A human rights organization has reported that approximately 400,000 Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip are facing imminent death from hunger and thirst due to an ongoing Israeli siege that has severely restricted access to aid. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor stated that this situation has developed over the course of a 10-day military operation by Israel, aimed at displacing residents from the area. The report highlights that 200,000 individuals in the North Gaza Governorate, including Beit Hanoun, Jabalia, and Beit Lahia, have been without food or drinking water for a full ten days, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The organization condemned the Israeli military's actions, noting that as desperate residents attempted to reach a UNRWA food center in Jabalia, they were met with deadly force, resulting in the deaths of ten people and injuries to forty others. This incident underscores the dire circumstances faced by those trapped in the conflict, as many victims remain on the streets, unable to receive medical assistance due to ongoing bombardments. The observatory characterized the situation as one of the largest instances of starvation used as a weapon, suggesting that the conditions imposed on the population reflect an intent to destroy the Palestinian community in Gaza as part of a broader genocidal campaign.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has been deteriorating for over a year, with the conflict resulting in more than 140,000 Palestinian casualties, including a significant number of children and women. The ongoing military operations, combined with the blockade, have led to widespread famine and destruction, leaving thousands of residents in desperate need of food, water, and medical supplies. Amidst international outcry, the observatory's findings highlight the urgent need for humanitarian intervention to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the conflict.
