International editor, BBC News
In Gaza, journalists face immense risks, with over 200 killed, while international reporting is hindered by Israel’s blockade. The International Committee of the Red Cross warns of dire humanitarian conditions, with 70% of Gaza off-limits and starvation spreading due to a lack of aid, as Prime Minister Netanyahu intensifies military actions. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification reports that 22% of Gazans are in “Phase 5 – catastrophe,” facing extreme food insecurity and potential starvation.