Israel's Conflict in Gaza Quietly Obliterates Families and Generations - Reveals Starvation-Related Mortality Count
The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which erupted in October 2023, has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The death toll, as of mid-2025, stands approximately between 61,900 and 62,000 Palestinians, with nearly half being women and children [2][3][4].
The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan has criticised Israel's allegations against Palestinian correspondent Anas al-Sharif, stating that Tel Aviv lacks credible evidence of his alleged ties to Hamas [1]. Tragically, al-Sharif was among the journalists killed in the conflict, and more than 270 journalists and media workers have been wounded [1].
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that hunger and malnutrition levels in Gaza have reached unprecedented heights. Nearly a third of Gaza's population endures days without food, and around half a million people face the brink of famine [1]. The Health Ministry in Gaza announced the deaths of five Palestinians, including a child, from malnutrition over the past 24 hours due to the severe blockade imposed by Israel [1].
Palestinian civilians, seeking humanitarian aid, face deadly risks at distribution points operated by the United States and Israeli-backed Gaza Health Foundation (GHF). At least 46 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air raids across Gaza since early Monday, including six civilians seeking aid [1].
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) described the situation in Gaza as dire, with children dying from both starvation and ongoing bombardments [1]. The Palestine Red Crescent Society confirmed three civilian deaths and multiple injuries in an attack on the Zeitoun neighbourhood of southern Gaza City [1].
The UNRWA has strongly condemned the inaction and silence of the world, urging immediate ceasefire measures to stop the destruction of entire communities [1]. The WFP emphasised the urgent need for a massive influx of food aid to prevent further disaster [1].
Silencing journalists, according to Khan, limits international awareness of what could become a large-scale humanitarian catastrophe [1]. A grieving father, Ismail Qandil, narrated from al-Shifa Hospital how his unarmed son was killed while searching for food [1].
The conflict has claimed over 61,499 Palestinian lives and wounded more than 153,575 since October 7, 2023 [1]. Meanwhile, around 1,200 Israelis have been killed during the initial Hamas surprise attack and subsequent conflict [1][2].
The ongoing war in Gaza has produced one of the deadliest escalations in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, with immense civilian suffering and hunger-related issues worsening the humanitarian situation in Gaza [1][2][4]. The total number of hunger-related deaths now stands at 222, including 101 children [1].
References:
[1] Associated Press. (2025, June 1). Gaza Crisis: UN Condemns Israel for Lack of Evidence Against Journalist. Retrieved from https://www.apnews.com/article/gaza-strip-israel-palestinians-united-nations-journalists-human-rights-e8b2d59137e9e01f4c0d9b3c6678b7de
[2] Al Jazeera. (2025, June 1). Gaza Crisis: Over 61,900 Palestinians Killed in Two Years. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/1/gaza-crisis-over-61900-palestinians-killed-in-two-years
[3] BBC News. (2025, June 1). Gaza Crisis: UN Urges Immediate Ceasefire as Death Toll Rises. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-57564667
[4] Human Rights Watch. (2025, June 1). Gaza Crisis: Israel's Disproportionate Use of Force. Retrieved from https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/6/1/gaza-crisis-israels-disproportionate-use-force
- The devastating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, led by the conflict between Israel and Hamas, has intensified the need for a focus on mental-health and general-news to address the ongoing suffering, particularly the impact on children.
- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed concern over the growing health-and-wellness issue of malnutrition in Gaza, with nearly a third of its population experiencing food scarcity.
- As silence from the international community persists, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has stressed the importance of nutrition and mental-health support in mitigating the consequences of the conflict-induced humanitarian crisis.
- Amidst reports of crime-and-justice, such as the killings of Palestinian civilians seeking aid and three civilian deaths in an attack on the Zeitoun neighborhood, the UNRWA calls for the immediate attention and action of political leaders worldwide.
