Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Intensifying Gaza Conflict

The escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in severe humanitarian challenges in Gaza. With the death toll rising, international aid organizations are raising alarms about the deteriorating living conditions, the spread of polio, and the urgent need for a cease-fire deal to provide relief to the affected population.

BEIRUT — Palestinian health officials reported that Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in the Gaza Strip. This adds to the escalating humanitarian crisis as hospitals struggle to cope with casualties. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital confirmed receiving ten bodies, including those of a woman and three children.

Gaza's densely populated areas are seeing rising casualties as Israel responds to Hamas' October 7 attack, which has left over 40,000 Palestinians dead. The local Health Ministry, which provides these figures, does not differentiate between militants and civilians. Meanwhile, international efforts to broker a cease-fire have faced significant hurdles.

Rights groups have renewed concerns about the humanitarian situation, emphasizing the spread of infectious diseases like polio due to destroyed water infrastructure and overcrowded conditions. Calls for a cease-fire grow louder as relief organizations struggle to meet the overwhelming needs of Gaza's displaced population.

(With inputs from agencies.)