Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Five months after Hamas launched multipronged attacks on Israel, almost half of Gaza’s buildings lie in ruins and at least 30,000 Palestinians have been killed. The situation has led to a worsening humanitarian tragedy, with international pressure on Israel to allow more aid into the enclave where people are starving to death.
Key Points
- 30,000 Palestinians killed and half of Gaza's buildings in ruins
- International pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
- Efforts to negotiate a cease-fire and increase aid flow into Gaza
Pros
- International pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
- Efforts to negotiate a cease-fire and increase aid flow into Gaza
Cons
- Large disagreements persist in negotiations
- High death toll and worsening humanitarian crisis