The crisis follows the October 7 terrorist attack, when Hamas militants, supported by the Iranian regime, launched a savage assault on southern Israel — murdering civilians, burning children alive, and taking hostages. In response, Israel launched military operations but has since emphasized that it is not blocking humanitarian aid.

According to the Israeli military, over 120 aid trucks per day have been permitted to enter Gaza, alongside foreign airdrops. Despite these efforts, the population continues to suffer.

Sources on the ground report that armed groups connected to Hamas are confiscating aid and selling it at inflated prices. Basic items like flour are being sold for sums most people can’t afford — while children and the elderly go hungry.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently described the images coming out of Gaza as showing “real starvation” and called for more effective aid channels.

Israel argues that Hamas manipulates the crisis for political gain, deliberately fueling the perception of famine while obstructing aid distribution. Meanwhile, the international community is calling for larger-scale humanitarian access and long-term solutions to prevent further tragedy.