Gaza siege

Palestinians wait with empty pots for food distribution in Khan Younis

Palestinians sidelined over Gaza’s future

Malak Hijazi 17 April 2025

Bombed, starved and threatened with expulsion. Read more about Palestinians sidelined over Gaza’s future

Two women brace another woman as they kneel next to a shrouded body

At least 830 killed in “more aggressive” Israeli offensive

Maureen Clare Murphy 26 March 2025

Humanitarian aid blocked at Gaza crossings for more than three weeks in longest denial of relief yet. Read more about At least 830 killed in “more aggressive” Israeli offensive

Man and girl selling vegetables hold out produce to a customer

Cooking up steadfastness in Gaza

Nada Hamdouna 26 March 2025

People find new ways to prepare familiar dishes as Israel uses food as a weapon of war. Read more about Cooking up steadfastness in Gaza

A young girl holds a small bag in one hand while raising another hand to her mouth

Savoring each morsel soaked in sorrow

Asem Alnabih 28 November 2024

My young niece shows me how desperation and happiness can coexist. Read more about Savoring each morsel soaked in sorrow

A boy covers his face with his hands while sitting next to three shrouded bodies

This must end. Now.

Asem Alnabih 19 October 2024

Each person killed in Gaza was someone’s everything. Read more about This must end. Now.

An Israeli tank in a cloud of smoke and dust flying an Israeli flag

I survived nine days under Israeli siege

Huda Skaik 6 June 2024

The soldiers forced their way into the home and demanded that every male over the age of 15 strip down to their underwear and show them their IDs. Read more about I survived nine days under Israeli siege

A man seen from the waist up cries as he hugs a woman

Palestinians seeking food aid killed as Israel starves Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 29 February 2024

“After the aid trucks arrived, Palestinian civilians were targeted by Israeli shelling and shooting,” rights group says. Read more about Palestinians seeking food aid killed as Israel starves Gaza

A crowd of men and children hold empty pots and buckets with outstretched arms

US uses humanitarian aid to prolong Gaza genocide

Maureen Clare Murphy 5 January 2024

Israel mulls opening northern crossing due to pressure from Washington. Read more about US uses humanitarian aid to prolong Gaza genocide

At night, a close-up of an outdoor fire and a meal being prepared by hand

Starving as food prices soar

Walaa Sabah 3 January 2024

Groups of hungry, or starving, individuals have broken into UNRWA warehouses in Gaza, taking flour and other supplies. Read more about Starving as food prices soar

A bloodied young boy with black soot on one side of his face has a splint on his leg as he sits on a hospital bed and an adult wearing protective clothing holds his arm

UN begs for more aid to enter Gaza as hospitals run out of fuel

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 October 2023

Seven hundred Palestinians killed overnight, health ministry says. Read more about UN begs for more aid to enter Gaza as hospitals run out of fuel