European Union's former High Representative, Josep Borrell, voices concern: 'Europe's unwavering backing for Israel could make uspartners incrimes against humanity'
Netanyahu Strikes Again:
Back in March 2023, Benyamin Netanyahu shattered a fragile ceasefire that was just forming in Gaza weeks before Donald Trump took office. The bombings he unleashed claimed over 400 lives in no time, all while securing his political survival. The conflict's fuel was provided by his radical partner, Bezalel Smotrich, who made continued war a prerequisite to keep the government coalition intact.
Since then, the lives of countless Palestinian civilians, mainly women and children, have been cut short. As of now, more than 51,000 Palestinians have perished, with a horrifying 15,613 of them being children (statistics up to 22 March 2025). Over 116,000 have been injured in this ongoing nightmare. But it's not just the deaths that make Gaza a horrific battlefield—the living are suffering too. The total blockade and widespread famine have made an already dire situation even more catastrophic, with most buildings and infrastructure in ruins. The last desalination plant is out of action.
Despite the unanimous agreement that the situation in Gaza is critical, nobody seems to be listening. The United Nations has warned that the crisis in Gaza is at its worst level since the beginning of the war. Doctors Without Borders described the situation as a "graveyard" for thousands of Gazans, but the worst part is those trying to help them suffer too. Twelve of the largest international aid NGOs have sent a desperate appeal for attention, but their pleas seem to fall on deaf ears.
Here's What You Need to Know:
- Civilian Casualties: Over 15,000 children have lost their lives since the conflict began in October 2023.
- Displacement and Bombardment: Constant aerial attacks and forced evacuation orders have led to widespread displacement, with vital infrastructure such as hospitals and schools being targeted.
- Six-Week Aid Blockade: Blocked humanitarian access for over a month, denying essentials like food, water, and medical supplies to over a million children.
- International Aid Efforts: Clusters focusing on health, protection, and food security are operating under the Gaza Flash Appeal. They prioritize emergency responses like medical care and malnutrition prevention.
- Access Restrictions: Aid delivery is obstructed by ongoing hostilities, bureaucratic delays, and inadequate supplies of fuel and medical provisions entering Gaza.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate, with organizations like UNICEF and OCHA urging for immediate, unrestricted humanitarian access to prevent further loss of life.
- The crisis in Gaza, as described by doctors and international organizations, is a "graveyard" for thousands of Gazans, with over 15,000 children losing their lives since the conflict began in October 2023.
- The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in widespread displacement, as constant aerial attacks and forced evacuation orders target vital infrastructure such as hospitals and schools.
- For over a month, a six-week aid blockade has denied essentials like food, water, and medical supplies to over a million children in Gaza, obstructing humanitarian access.
- UNICEF and OCHA, among other organizations, are urging for immediate, unrestricted humanitarian access to prevent further loss of life in Gaza.
- Despite the grave consequences of the ongoing conflict in Gaza on the lives of civilians, particularly children, there seems to be a lack of action and attention from political figures and international bodies, hindering the process of reaching a peaceful diagnosis and resolution to the war-and-conflicts in the region.
