Gaza Blockade Sparks Global Condemnation

Published on 5.25.25

  The ongoing conflict in Gaza has escalated into a devastating humanitarian crisis, with at least 3,509 people killed since March 18, including 1,218 civilians who died in an October 7 attack by Hamas that also took 251 hostages, with 57 still being held. The UN has described the levels of food insecurity among Gaza's 2.3 million residents as "catastrophic", with many displaced and struggling to access basic supplies. The World Food Programme reported that 15 of its trucks were stolen in southern Gaza, while over a dozen food trucks were looted after the partial easing of the blockade. The humanitarian crisis has led to international pressure on Israel, with European Union foreign ministers agreeing to review their cooperation accord with Israel and Sweden threatening sanctions against Israeli ministers. Britain has also suspended free-trade negotiations with Israel in response to the situation. The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, described the situation as the "cruelest phase" of the conflict, where Palestinians are facing severe shortages of food and medicine due to the Israeli blockade. The EU's decision to review its cooperation accord with Israel is a significant development, as it could have far-reaching implications for the region.

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