Israel military reports the seizure of Hamas’ former headquarters in Gaza City. However, conflict persists in southern Gaza, exacerbating the deteriorating situation for civilians. United Nations relief agencies estimate that around 90% of the population in Palestinian territories, totaling nearly 2 million people, has been displaced. The U.N. World Food Program (WFP) highlights that almost all individuals in Gaza are experiencing extended periods without food, with half of the displaced Palestinians facing starvation.
WFP spokesperson Abeer Etefa shared harrowing accounts, stating, “I have seen a family gathering over a loaf of bread, just getting it into small pieces like croutons that we put on the side.” Etefa emphasized the unparalleled suffering of children in Gaza, describing the humanitarian operation as teetering on the edge of collapse. She stressed the urgent need for a cease-fire to facilitate aid delivery in these challenging conditions. Israel military reports
Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the U.N.’s relief agency for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank (UNRWA), echoed the call for an immediate cease-fire and a substantial increase in humanitarian aid. Expressing deep frustration and disappointment, Lazzarini emphasized the critical situation resulting from the failure of global powers to negotiate a new cease-fire.