More than 100 aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 21 overnight
Dire warnings of famine in Gaza amid Israeli aid blockade
- More than 100 charity and human rights organisations have warned that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip towards starvation.
- Israeli strikes killed at least 21 people on Tuesday night, with local health officials reporting that more than half of the casualties were women and children.
- Gaza faces a severe risk of famine, with aid groups blaming Israeli restrictions and violence at distribution points, while Israel accuses the groups of echoing Hamas propaganda and says it lets enough aid in.
- Ceasefire negotiations are gaining momentum, with a Trump administration envoy set to meet a senior Israeli official to discuss a potential 60-day truce.
- Hamas demands a lasting ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal for hostage release, while Israel insists on recovering all captives and defeating Hamas.