The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning about the situation in Gaza. According to their reports, most of the population in Gaza is not able to get even one proper meal a day. One in three people in the Gaza Strip is going days without food. The result? Malnutrition has skyrocketed, and 90,000 women and children urgently need medical help to survive.

The problem isn’t just limited to hunger; it’s a crisis that could spiral into full-blown famine in the coming days. Food supply chains are dwindling, and the number of people suffering from malnutrition is rising fast. Over the past few days, we’ve seen deaths from malnutrition increase. Last Friday alone, nine more people died due to severe malnutrition, bringing the total number of deaths since the conflict began to 122.

Israel’s Role and the Blame Game

Here’s where it gets complicated. Israel, which controls the flow of supplies into Gaza, maintains that it isn’t blocking aid from entering the region. Instead, they blame Hamas for disrupting the flow of food and supplies. They argue that Hamas is preventing the distribution of aid, and that’s what’s causing the shortages.

But what does this really mean for people on the ground? People are suffering, and every day is a gamble—whether or not they will survive. Meanwhile, the international community is pointing fingers, questioning Israel’s actions, and calling for a more effective humanitarian response.

International Outcry and Concern

It’s not just aid organizations or activists who are speaking out. Countries around the world are expressing deep concern over Gaza’s worsening situation. The UK, for example, has taken steps to provide airlifts of aid to Gaza, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirming that the UK is committed to getting emergency supplies in. He also emphasized the need for urgent medical assistance for children in Gaza, some of whom are in critical condition.

But here’s the thing—while air drops may help, they aren’t a complete solution. The reality is that these efforts are costly and logistically challenging. And they may not be enough to meet the scale of the crisis.

The Ground Reality in Gaza

It’s one thing to read about the statistics, but the ground reality is even worse. Imagine this: Children are visibly malnourished, doctors are working on empty stomachs while treating patients, and people are risking their lives just to grab a sack of flour. On Saturday, 53 Palestinians died, most of them while trying to reach food trucks. Some even mistook military tanks for aid trucks and were shot when they got too close. The situation is desperate, to say the least.

The Israeli Military’s Claims

Now, the Israeli military has said that there is no famine in Gaza and that operations are still ongoing. They insist that they are not blocking food supplies. But relief agencies and UN officials strongly disagree. UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, has warned that while air drops may seem like a solution, they come with their own set of risks and challenges.

Countries like Jordan, the UAE, and the UK are ready to send aid via air, but that’s not a long-term solution. These airdrops are far from ideal and often fail to reach the people who need them most.

The Aid System: New Routes, New Problems

Israel has introduced a new humanitarian system called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), but experts and UN agencies say that this is actually creating more problems in aid distribution. The red tape and bureaucratic hurdles make it even harder for supplies to reach those in need. The result? A lot of people have died just trying to get food. According to the UN, over 1,000 people have been killed since May, just while attempting to get to food distribution points.

What About a Ceasefire?

Israel has announced that temporary ceasefires, or “humanitarian pauses,” will be implemented. But as of now, no clear timeline has been given. There’s no clarity on when or where these pauses will happen. Meanwhile, people in Gaza are waking up each day wondering two things: Will we get food today? And will we survive?

Italy’s Stance on Palestine

Amidst the global outcry, Italy has taken a somewhat different stance. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that recognizing Palestine before it is fully established would be “detrimental.” She believes that formal recognition should come only once the Palestinian state is fully established. This comment comes in the wake of France’s decision to recognize Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

Italy’s position has raised eyebrows, especially as the world grapples with the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Her comments suggest that recognizing Palestine too soon could set a dangerous precedent, potentially making it seem like the problem is solved when it clearly isn’t.

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