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
