Sat May 10 11:36:53 UTC 2025: ## Gaza Blockade Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis as Israeli Attacks Kill Seven, Including Three Children

**Gaza City, Palestine** – At least seven Palestinians, including three children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip, deepening a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by a months-long Israeli blockade. The blockade, in place since March 2nd, has completely cut off the supply of essential goods, including food and medicine, to Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.

Israeli warplanes targeted a family tent in Gaza City on Saturday, killing five members of the Tlaib family – a mother, father, and their three children. A separate drone strike in the Tuffah neighborhood claimed another life, and Israeli gunboats opened fire on the shores of Rafah, killing a man and injuring two others. The Gaza Health Ministry reported at least 23 Palestinian deaths and 124 injuries in the past 24 hours.

The blockade has crippled Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving bakeries and distribution points non-operational. Charity kitchens, already struggling, are closing due to dwindling food supplies. Eyewitnesses report long queues for scarce food rations, with people often leaving empty-handed. Malnutrition and starvation are increasingly causing deaths, particularly among children.

The lack of essential medical supplies is equally devastating. Patients with chronic illnesses, including diabetes, cancer, and other rare conditions, are unable to access life-saving medication. One father recounted his desperate search for insulin for his diabetic son, resorting to bartering for supplies. Doctors have warned of a catastrophic health crisis, highlighting the preventable nature of these deaths. Pharmacists report a shortage of medication for a wide range of conditions, leaving many untreated.

The United Nations has issued a desperate plea for the blockade to be lifted, highlighting the dire situation of starving children and the depletion of clean water. While the United States announced the creation of a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to coordinate aid deliveries, the UN rejected the initiative, citing concerns about weaponizing aid and violating neutrality principles. The situation continues to deteriorate, with international organizations calling for an immediate end to the blockade and for the safe delivery of essential humanitarian assistance.

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