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Gaza's healthcare system is on the verge of collapse due to Israel's continued blockade of medical supplies, leading to severe shortages, increased patient deaths, and a worsening humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict.
Greta Thunberg and other activists were deported from Israel while attempting to break the Gaza blockade with a flotilla, accusing Israel of violating international law by preventing humanitarian aid and mistreating detainees, amid ongoing conflicts and protests worldwide.
The Gaza aid flotilla used live footage, real-time tracking, and social media to garner global attention and support for breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, despite being intercepted, sparking worldwide protests and political shifts.
Italy announced it will cease tracking the international Gaza flotilla, which aims to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, as it nears its destination, with activists on board prepared for potential Israeli interception and violence.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged the Gaza aid flotilla to cease their mission to avoid escalating tensions and disrupting the fragile peace plan proposed by the U.S., warning that breaching the Israeli naval blockade could lead to conflict.
A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza reports being attacked by drones and communication jamming, with accusations that Israel and its allies are involved, amid ongoing tensions over aid delivery and the Gaza blockade.
A Gaza aid flotilla, including Greta Thunberg, was reportedly attacked by a drone while docked in Tunisia, with initial claims of a drone strike being contested by Tunisian authorities who suggest a fire caused by a life jacket. The incident highlights tensions surrounding Israel's blockade of Gaza and the efforts of activists to deliver humanitarian aid.
A Gaza-bound aid flotilla claimed its boat was hit by a suspected drone in Tunisian waters, but Tunisian authorities deny any drone activity, attributing a fire onboard to a possible cigarette. The flotilla aims to deliver aid to Gaza despite Israeli blockades, amid ongoing tensions and international concern over Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Israel's blockade for causing a man-made famine in Gaza, highlighting the failure of Congress to act and condemning the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has led to widespread starvation and international concern.
A UN-backed report has confirmed famine in Gaza City for the first time, with over half a million people facing catastrophic conditions due to man-made factors, primarily the blockade by Israel, which has restricted aid and worsened the humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict. The situation is described as the most severe deterioration since monitoring began, with urgent international response needed to prevent further deaths.
In July 2025, Gaza's population faces mass starvation due to Israel's blockade, despite claims that a malnourished child image was misleadingly used to suggest famine; the child's medical condition was confirmed to be a preexisting disorder, but the broader humanitarian crisis persists with over 80,000 deaths and severe food shortages.
The Gaza Strip is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis with the worst-case famine scenario unfolding due to conflict, displacement, and restricted access to food and aid, leading to widespread malnutrition and death, while international actors call for urgent action and increased aid access.
Gaza's population faces severe starvation due to a blockade and restricted aid, leading to widespread malnutrition, health deterioration, and death, especially among children, with aid efforts hampered by political and logistical challenges.
The 'Handala' aid flotilla is approaching Gaza's coast, surpassing last month's 'Madleen' flotilla, amid tensions with Israeli forces preparing to intercept it. The vessel aims to break the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid, highlighting ongoing protests and solidarity efforts for Gaza.
One in five children in Gaza is malnourished amid a severe hunger crisis worsened by limited aid and ongoing conflict, with the UN and aid organizations warning of mass starvation and calling for unrestricted humanitarian assistance.