Overview

• Israel has allowed around 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food, and medical supplies into Gaza, but distribution delays have kept supplies from reaching most civilians.
• The Palestinian health minister reported 29 starvation-related deaths among children and the elderly in recent days, with thousands more at risk of severe malnutrition.
• Only 7 or 8 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are partially functional, with over 90% of medical supplies depleted due to the blockade and ongoing military strikes.
• UN officials warn the limited aid is insufficient, estimating that 600 daily truckloads are needed to address the severe humanitarian crisis in the enclave.
• Israeli airstrikes have intensified, killing over 50 Palestinians on May 22 alone, as evacuation orders push more civilians into overcrowded and resource-scarce areas.