Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks and Aid Restrictions

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain stalled and restrictions on aid deliveries persist. Palestinians report severe shortages of essential resources, including clean water, electricity, and medical treatment. Prices have soared, and transportation is limited, exacerbating the already dire conditions. Israel has closed its crossings with Gaza and halted aid supplies. Additionally, Israel's Energy Minister ordered the cessation of electricity sales to Gaza, further straining the territory's infrastructure, which was already heavily damaged by the conflict. The United Nations reports that fuel for backup generators at water and health facilities is dwindling, and the distribution of essential supplies has been disrupted. Aid agencies are unable to retrieve cargo that entered the Kerem Shalom crossing before its closure.