The disproportionate use artillery or missiles raining upon the people of Palestine, constitutes the gravest crimes against humanity since World War II. The devastation inflicted upon defenceless populations—children, women, and the elderly who don’t have any part in the war carries a message far beyond any claim of defence against possible Hamas exacted danger. It reveals the tragic imbalance between military force and human suffering compounding harm on those without defences.
The attack extends far beyond Hamas; it strikes civilians and devastates entire communities. Women, children, and the elderly in shelters, refugee camps, and aid areas suffer most. The indiscriminate nature of these assaults underscores that the suffering is not confined to hard lined combatants but is borne disproportionately by innocent people.
Israeli airstrikes and artillery barrages in Gaza since October 2023 have caused disproportionate civilian casualties among vulnerable Palestinians, including over 44,000 deaths—mostly women and children
These repeated attacks struck schools, hospitals, refugee camps, and residential neighbourhoods, amplifying civilian casualties and humanitarian crises. The heavy toll on women, children, the elderly, and displaced populations reflects a grave violation of international humanitarian law principles meant to protected against helpless defenceless non-combatants during conflict. Such widespread and disproportionate harm highlights the urgent need to stop the war and protect vulnerable communities caught in the conflict.
Alas! This is not something the world should pass over in silence. There is an urgent need to resolve the crisis through means beyond military force. There is a need to seriously stand against the humanitarian crisis and disproportionate harm inflicted on vulnerable populations with the pretext of protecting Israel against Hamas hardliners
The Israeli airstrikes in Gaza causing mass civilian deaths including women, children, and the elderly in densely populated areas, is no less than a complete dismissal of life. Israel attributes casualties to Hamas embedding in civilian areas, while human rights groups note systematic attack of non-combatants with the pretext.
The enormity of the devastation is overwhelming nearing floodwaters of Noah of the scripture in that part of the world. Overall, analyses estimate at least 80% civilian fatalities, with daily reports of strikes on homes, hospitals increasing the number size. Survival itself is being washed away in the area.
The international community widely recognizes that the ongoing crisis in Gaza demands immediate resolution beyond military force. Many human rights organizations and UN bodies emphasize the urgent need for diplomatic engagement, humanitarian aid, and political dialogue to alleviate civilian suffering and address the root causes of the conflict.
Failing to act decisively risks prolonging the humanitarian catastrophe and dismissing the dignity and rights of vulnerable populations caught in the violence. Sustainable peace requires a comprehensive approach including respect for international law, protection of civilians, and addressing long-standing political grievances through negotiation not total dismissal. Moving past militarized responses is essential to prevent further loss of innocent life and regional destabilization.
Gaza faces a dire humanitarian situation marked by displacement, famine, and restricted aid access despite a fragile ceasefire since October 10, 2025. Over 90% of the population—around 1.9 million people—has been displaced, with 1.5 million needing emergency shelter amid winter rains flooding tents. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification declared famine in the Gaza Governorate starting from August 22, 2025, which is exacerbated by shortages of food, water, sanitation, and healthcare infrastructure due to collapse
Casualties remain high, with the Gaza Ministry of Health reporting 70,117 deaths and 170,999 injuries since October 2023 as of early December 2025. Malnutrition has caused at least 455 deaths, including 151 children, since the conflict began. Aid distribution sites have become deadly, with over 2,580 killed and 18,930 injured while seeking food since May 2025, including incidents in Rafah and Gaza City.
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire has been repeatedly violated, by both Israel and Hamas but mainly by Israel according to Palestinian sources, with nearly 500 breaches in the first 44 days killing hundreds. Recent attacks include helicopter and artillery strikes on Khan Younis and a December 3 strike killing five, including two children. Israel reports targeting Hamas militants and tunnels near Rafah, while restricting aid entry.
Global actors, including the UK and 31 partners, urge an immediate permanent ceasefire and support U.S., Qatar, and Egypt mediation efforts. UN experts warn of genocide risks, calling for arms embargoes and ICC compliance, amid only 40% funding for the $4 billion 2025 humanitarian plan. Humanitarian pauses allow limited aid like fuel and medical supplies, but access remains obstructed.
The catastrophic situation in Gaza is a stark manifestation of how intertwined crises—war, famine, massive displacement, and infrastructure collapse—can devastate a population. Over 90% of Gaza’s population, roughly 1.9 million people, have been uprooted, with 1.5 million urgently needing shelter in harsh winter conditions that flood tents and worsen suffering. This urgent plight undeniably calls for global and grassroots intervention similar to the international aid extended to Ethiopia during its famine crises.
It demonstrates the imperative shared human responsibility transcending political divides to alleviate the suffering caused by man-made conflict, emphasizing solidarity and humanitarian aid for Gaza’s people who face devastation not by nature but political violence and strike.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) formally declared famine in Gaza Governorate on August 22, 2025. This is rare signals extreme scarcity of food and water need. Elderly people, women and children are highly victimized due to the undifferentiating attack. This is not a matter that hang on Hamas alone.
The famine declaration in Gaza is extraordinary and not something that can be reduced to a single actor. This extreme food deprivation, acute malnutrition exceeding 30% in children under five, and at least two adult deaths per 10,000 people daily from starvation or malnutrition-related diseases. Over half a million people faced these catastrophic conditions initially, with projections for expansion to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by late September, affecting 640,000 in Phase 5 and 1.14 million in Emergency (Phase 4).
Neutrality or passivity in the face of famine and mass displacement is not enough. We are the world to make the difference in the situation like this. The side-line approach is not viable to bring solution. This is not a matter that should be seen with political angle. It is a matter with human life at risk. Elderly people, women, and children suffer disproportionately from the famine and ongoing attacks, with acute malnutrition projected to worsen rapidly and at least 132,000 children under five at risk of death through June 2026.
Civilian deaths in Gaza, particularly among women, children, and the elderly, have been widely reported and condemned by humanitarian organizations. Let the world extend hand to help the unfortunate by stopping the war and giving any possible support for the needy in this harsh reality. Gaza faces a dire humanitarian catastrophe where survival conditions have deteriorated severely, marked by famine, mass displacement, and restricted access to essentials like food, water, and shelter. The need is urgent. We should go fast to save that part of the world.
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