On Tuesday, marking the 50th day since Israel resumed its genocide in Gaza, Israeli forces killed and injured dozens of Palestinians across the devastated coastal enclave. Hospitals in the besieged territory have raised alarms over the rising number of child deaths due to malnutrition, as the blockade continues to prevent the entry of humanitarian aid.
Israeli occupation forces have intensified airstrikes across various areas of Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed plans for a large-scale military offensive and prolonged military control over the territory.
In Gaza City, at least one Palestinian was killed after an Israeli drone fired at displaced residents in the Tuffah neighborhood, east of the city.
The Israeli army also fired artillery shells and live rounds at Palestinian homes and buildings in eastern Gaza City, causing further destruction.
In Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, at least three Palestinians were killed, and several others injured in an Israeli drone attack.
In Al-Atatra, northwest of Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, a Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire.
Also, two Palestinian fishermen were injured near Beit Lahia’s shore, when Israeli forces targeted them as they attempted to fish to feed their starving families.
Medical sources report that at least 11 Palestinians have been killed, and many others injured, in Israeli bombings and shelling across the Gaza Strip.
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim has rejected the prospect of ceasefire negotiations, arguing that any discussions are futile while Israel continues to impose starvation and destruction on Gaza.
Naim emphasized that no meaningful dialogue can take place under the current conditions, urging the international community to intervene and pressure Israel to end what he described as a deliberate policy of starvation against Palestinians.
Can’t even call them “sick” as sickness might have a cure! I just call them “evil” because there’s no cure for that! pic.twitter.com/Esu55KMxK3
— Rania (@umyaznemo) May 6, 2025
“There is no point in indirect negotiations with the Israeli occupation, nor in considering new ceasefire proposals, while Israel wages a starvation war and genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza,” Naim stated.
He called on world leaders and humanitarian organizations to take urgent action, stressing that peace efforts cannot succeed unless the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is addressed. He further urged the international community to pressure Netanyahu and his government to end the massacres and starvation of the Palestinian people.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has condemned Israel’s ongoing military onslaught on Gaza, describing it as genocide against the Palestinian people. He also criticized the international community’s silence regarding the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory.
In a televised interview discussing regional and global developments, Maduro stated: “A war of extermination is being waged against the Palestinian people. Those who remain silent in the face of this destruction, targeting entire families, become eternal accomplices in one of the most serious crimes recorded in history.”
Maduro denounced Israel’s aggression, emphasizing the urgent need for peace across Palestine, particularly in Gaza.
Furthermore, the European Union has called on Israel to end its blockade on Gaza, stressing the urgent need to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged population as the crisis worsens.
During a press conference, European Commission spokesperson Anwar Al-Anouni voiced deep concern over the escalating war in Gaza, warning that continued military aggression would lead to further civilian casualties and suffering among Palestinians.
Al-Anouni emphasized that the EU demands Israel halt its plans to expand military operations in Gaza and ensure immediate, unrestricted access for humanitarian aid. He also underscored the importance of restoring electricity and resuming essential services for Gaza’s residents.
Humanitarian organizations have warned that Gaza’s medical facilities are nearing collapse, with critical shortages of fuel, medical supplies, and food exacerbating the crisis. Malnutrition among children continues to rise, further highlighting the dire conditions faced by Palestinians.
🚨 Over two months of siege
🚨 Air strikes, tank fire, and heavy shelling across #Gaza
🚨 People are being collectively punished
🚨 The State of Israel must lift the siege
🚨 Basic supplies must be allowed to flow in pic.twitter.com/rls4vJm1Em
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) May 6, 2025
The EU’s statement adds to growing international pressure on Israel to comply with international law and end its blockade, which many view as collective punishment against Gaza’s civilian population.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has warned that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are surviving on one meal every two to three days, as Israel continues to enforce a blockade, preventing the entry of humanitarian aid for over two months.
According to UNRWA, the blockade has led to severe food shortages, with more than 1,000 children suffering from critical malnutrition due to the lack of essential supplies.
The situation has become especially dire for children, with over 1,000 suffering from life-threatening malnutrition as food shortages worsen. Medical teams in Gaza warn that hospitals are overwhelmed, struggling to treat critically malnourished children amid severe shortages of medicine and essential supplies.
Humanitarian organizations report that aid convoys carrying food and medical supplies remain blocked at border crossings, unable to reach those in desperate need. Meanwhile, the cost of basic necessities has skyrocketed, making survival even more difficult for families trapped in the besieged enclave.
The worsening crisis has prompted urgent calls for international intervention, as aid agencies stress that immediate action is needed to prevent further loss of life.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has noted a 1,400% increase in food prices, making basic necessities unaffordable for most families, further exacerbating the crisis.
Israel has now killed at least 52,567 Palestinians, including more than 18,000 children and 12,400 women. Additionally, about 11,160 Palestinians remain trapped under the rubble in various parts of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the number of wounded Palestinians has exceeded 118,610, primarily children, women, and elderly individuals.
