The ongoing crisis in Gaza intensifies, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting 11 additional malnutrition-related deaths, raising the toll to 212, including 98 children. Israeli military actions have resulted in further casualties, with a new Israeli plan set to forcibly displace residents and take control of Gaza City by October 2025, drawing criticism from global leaders and humanitarian organizations alike.
Gaza Faces Escalating Humanitarian Crisis as Latest Casualties Rise
Gaza Faces Escalating Humanitarian Crisis as Latest Casualties Rise
Malnutrition and military operations lead to high casualties in Gaza amidst controversial Israeli plans for control.
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The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, as the Hamas-run health ministry reports an additional 11 fatalities related to malnutrition. This tragic development raises the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 212, with 98 of those being children. Furthermore, the ministry indicates that at least 38 individuals have died and 491 have been injured due to Israeli military operations in the last 24 hours alone.
These alarming statistics come in the wake of an announcement regarding a controversial Israeli plan aimed at taking control of Gaza City, which stipulates a deadline of October 7, 2025, for the evacuation of its residents. This strategy was outlined by the Israeli security cabinet through a set of five principles designed to conclude hostilities in Gaza, including the objective of establishing "security control" over the territory.
Encouragingly, media reports indicate that the Israeli initiative focuses on the complete takeover of Gaza City, where approximately one million residents are predicted to be relocated further south. This plan has drawn the ire of international leaders and sparked considerable dissent among certain factions within Israel, including military officials and families of hostages who fear for those still held captive in Gaza.
In response to the backlash, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has emphasized that external criticism will not deter the nation’s resolve. Comparatively, the U.S. stance appears less critical, as figures like Donald Trump advocate the notion that the decision to fully occupy Gaza rests chiefly with Israel.
According to Israeli media, the government aims to set a two-month deadline for a military siege of Gaza City to commence on October 7, 2025, marking the two-year anniversary of the war. Within that time frame, the intention is to displace approximately one million Palestinians currently residing in Gaza City, which has been swamped with individuals fleeing the ongoing military campaign.
Gaza City, which historically had a population of around 600,000, has now become a refuge for countless displaced families living under dire conditions, including in makeshift tents or partially destroyed structures. The military’s strategy reportedly involves relocating residents to al-Mawasi, a large tent settlement already burdened with thousands of people lacking access to essential services.
Humanitarian agencies have widely criticized the decision, highlighting its potential to exacerbate the suffering of an already beleaguered populace. Notably, UN-backed experts have underscored that a "worst-case scenario of famine" is evidently materializing across Gaza, which is only further compounded by the insufficient supply of humanitarian aid entering the region.
Israel, however, has denied any claims of starvation, attributing the inefficiencies in aid delivery to UN agencies' failure to collect and transport aid from Israeli-controlled checkpoints. Indeed, recent reports from Gaza's health ministry indicate that 21 individuals were killed in attempts to secure food in just the last 24 hours, while a UN report indicated that 1,373 Palestinians lost their lives while seeking food since late May, coinciding with the establishment of aid distribution sites supported by the new U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
Despite this, the GHF has denied UN allegations regarding the fatalities, while Israel accuses Hamas of creating chaos near these aid stations and asserts that its military does not intentionally target civilians. The challenges of reporting independently from Gaza, due to restrictions imposed on media organizations such as the BBC, complicate efforts to verify these claims.
In detailing the territorial conquest plan for Gaza City, Israel's prime minister's office claimed they would facilitate "humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside of combat zones," though specifics on this initiative remain vague. As previous forced displacements have demonstrated, the potential for perilous mass evacuations looms on the horizon, with families likely to traverse treacherous landscapes by foot, cart, or overloaded vehicles.
The deadline of October 7, 2025, indicates a pressing threat of military escalation and siege on Gaza City. The expectation is that should Israeli forces approach areas harboring hostages, chaos will ensue, with Hamas potentially issuing orders to harm captives. As of now, it is estimated that around 20 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, predominantly within Gaza City.
The catalyst for this military response stemmed from Hamas-led assaults on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 fatalities and 251 abductions that marked a significant escalation in the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since that time, a staggering toll of over 61,300 individuals in Gaza have reportedly perished due to military actions.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, as the Hamas-run health ministry reports an additional 11 fatalities related to malnutrition. This tragic development raises the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 212, with 98 of those being children. Furthermore, the ministry indicates that at least 38 individuals have died and 491 have been injured due to Israeli military operations in the last 24 hours alone.
These alarming statistics come in the wake of an announcement regarding a controversial Israeli plan aimed at taking control of Gaza City, which stipulates a deadline of October 7, 2025, for the evacuation of its residents. This strategy was outlined by the Israeli security cabinet through a set of five principles designed to conclude hostilities in Gaza, including the objective of establishing "security control" over the territory.
Encouragingly, media reports indicate that the Israeli initiative focuses on the complete takeover of Gaza City, where approximately one million residents are predicted to be relocated further south. This plan has drawn the ire of international leaders and sparked considerable dissent among certain factions within Israel, including military officials and families of hostages who fear for those still held captive in Gaza.
In response to the backlash, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has emphasized that external criticism will not deter the nation’s resolve. Comparatively, the U.S. stance appears less critical, as figures like Donald Trump advocate the notion that the decision to fully occupy Gaza rests chiefly with Israel.
According to Israeli media, the government aims to set a two-month deadline for a military siege of Gaza City to commence on October 7, 2025, marking the two-year anniversary of the war. Within that time frame, the intention is to displace approximately one million Palestinians currently residing in Gaza City, which has been swamped with individuals fleeing the ongoing military campaign.
Gaza City, which historically had a population of around 600,000, has now become a refuge for countless displaced families living under dire conditions, including in makeshift tents or partially destroyed structures. The military’s strategy reportedly involves relocating residents to al-Mawasi, a large tent settlement already burdened with thousands of people lacking access to essential services.
Humanitarian agencies have widely criticized the decision, highlighting its potential to exacerbate the suffering of an already beleaguered populace. Notably, UN-backed experts have underscored that a "worst-case scenario of famine" is evidently materializing across Gaza, which is only further compounded by the insufficient supply of humanitarian aid entering the region.
Israel, however, has denied any claims of starvation, attributing the inefficiencies in aid delivery to UN agencies' failure to collect and transport aid from Israeli-controlled checkpoints. Indeed, recent reports from Gaza's health ministry indicate that 21 individuals were killed in attempts to secure food in just the last 24 hours, while a UN report indicated that 1,373 Palestinians lost their lives while seeking food since late May, coinciding with the establishment of aid distribution sites supported by the new U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
Despite this, the GHF has denied UN allegations regarding the fatalities, while Israel accuses Hamas of creating chaos near these aid stations and asserts that its military does not intentionally target civilians. The challenges of reporting independently from Gaza, due to restrictions imposed on media organizations such as the BBC, complicate efforts to verify these claims.
In detailing the territorial conquest plan for Gaza City, Israel's prime minister's office claimed they would facilitate "humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside of combat zones," though specifics on this initiative remain vague. As previous forced displacements have demonstrated, the potential for perilous mass evacuations looms on the horizon, with families likely to traverse treacherous landscapes by foot, cart, or overloaded vehicles.
The deadline of October 7, 2025, indicates a pressing threat of military escalation and siege on Gaza City. The expectation is that should Israeli forces approach areas harboring hostages, chaos will ensue, with Hamas potentially issuing orders to harm captives. As of now, it is estimated that around 20 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, predominantly within Gaza City.
The catalyst for this military response stemmed from Hamas-led assaults on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 fatalities and 251 abductions that marked a significant escalation in the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since that time, a staggering toll of over 61,300 individuals in Gaza have reportedly perished due to military actions.
