Gaza City, May 7, 2025 — Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 31 Palestinians as a crippling blockade continues to accelerate a starvation crisis in the region. The rising death toll and worsening hunger have sparked international alarm.
Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Schools and Shelters Kill Dozens
On Wednesday, Israeli military forces launched airstrikes across Gaza, including a direct hit on al-Karama School in the Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City. The strike killed 13 civilians, many of whom were taking shelter inside the school.
Another Israeli attack targeted a school sheltering displaced families in the Bureij refugee camp, killing and injuring dozens. More casualties were reported in Jabalia, Deir el-Balah, Khan Younis, and Bani Suheila.
Gaza Starvation Worsens Under Total Israeli Blockade
Since March 2025, the Israeli blockade on Gaza has blocked humanitarian aid, food, fuel, and medical supplies. The starvation crisis in Gaza is now critical, with displaced families relying only on bread. Aid agencies warn of mass malnutrition and irreversible damage to public health.
A mother of six sheltering at an UNRWA school described food supplies as “completely gone.”
Gaza’s Health System Collapses Under Siege
The blockade has devastated Gaza’s already fragile healthcare system. Nearly 90% of hospital beds are full, and fuel shortages have forced medical centers to shut down lifesaving equipment due to power outages. Starvation-related illnesses are increasing.
World Leaders Urge Ceasefire Amid Israeli Airstrikes and Starvation
Egypt and Qatar are working to mediate a ceasefire as the Israeli airstrikes Gaza starvation crisis escalates. UN agencies and humanitarian groups are demanding Israel open humanitarian corridors immediately.
UNRWA warned: “There must be a concerted international effort to stop this humanitarian catastrophe from reaching a new, unseen level.”
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