Israel has halted all food distribution across Gaza for the entire day, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), supported by the United States, has suspended its operations, citing “renovation, reorganisation and efficiency improvement work.” As thousands in Gaza face acute hunger, the sudden closure has sparked outrage. The Israeli military has also warned Palestinians to stay away from aid delivery roads.
Residents in Gaza City reported chaos at food queues early in the morning. “They told us nothing would be distributed today. We have nothing left at home,” said Abu Khaled, a father of four. The pause in aid has left people confused and angry. Many feel abandoned as trucks remain parked and distribution points shut. The silence of the aid stations echoes louder than ever in the war-torn streets.
Mourning and Hunger Go Side by Side
In Deir el-Balah, scenes of grief unfolded as families mourned those killed in an Israeli airstrike. A young girl cried over bloodstained bodies wrapped in white shrouds. The bodies were brought to the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Outside the hospital gates, despair deepened. Not just from the loss of loved ones—but from empty stomachs and uncertain futures.
The hunger crisis has reached new levels. Gaza’s health officials warn of widespread malnutrition, especially among children. Aid workers say the system is stretched thin and lacks fuel, food, and medicine. The suspension of GHF operations—even for one day—has created panic among residents relying on daily food supplies.
A local aid volunteer said, “We don’t know if this is truly temporary. Even one day without food here is deadly.”
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UN to Vote on Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access
Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a new resolution. The draft calls for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid. However, the resolution is expected to be vetoed by the United States.
This would mark the second US veto on Gaza-related resolutions since November. The current resolution also demands the release of hostages held by Hamas. It highlights Gaza’s “catastrophic humanitarian situation” and urges all parties to respect a ceasefire.
Human rights groups have condemned the politicization of aid. “The fact that people are starving while world leaders argue is unacceptable,” said a spokesperson for Human Rights Watch.
As night falls over Gaza, families remain uncertain about when they will eat next. The sounds of mourning mix with cries of hunger. Aid trucks remain still, and hope fades with each passing hour.
