The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has sparked a significant escalation in international relations between Israel and its allies. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to limit aid access, citing "practical and diplomatic reasons," has been met with widespread condemnation from the international community.
The UN's OHCHR rights office has condemned Israel's actions as "in defiance of international law." The World Health Organization has warned of a critical shortage of food, clean water, fuel, and medicines. At least 3,340 deaths have resulted from the Israeli military's strikes on Gaza since March 18, with a total death toll now standing at 53,486.
Israel has agreed to allow limited aid into Gaza, including trucks carrying baby food, but many countries see this as insufficient. The situation highlights the complex and often contentious nature of international relations in the region, with both sides accusing each other of breaching humanitarian law.
The World Health Organization's warning of a critical shortage of essential supplies underscores the severity of the crisis and the need for immediate action to address it.