The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening as aid deliveries remain far below what is needed to prevent famine, according to United Nations officials and aid groups. Despite recent measures by Israel to allow limited aid convoys, airdrops, and pauses in fighting, experts say these efforts are insufficient and often dangerous for those seeking food. The blockade and restrictions have led to soaring rates of malnutrition, disease, and deaths, especially among children, with clinics overwhelmed and basic supplies scarce.

Aid workers report that only the strongest and luckiest can access food, while the most vulnerable, such as pregnant women and the elderly, are left behind. Violence and chaos often erupt around aid trucks, with hundreds killed in recent months as desperate crowds try to secure supplies. Calls are growing for a cease-fire and a return to a United Nations-managed aid system to ensure safe and effective distribution. Without a rapid and massive increase in aid, agencies warn that the death toll could rise dramatically and the long-term impacts on Gaza's population will be irreversible.