Fresh Israeli strikes and gunfire on August 23 killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, including women and children sheltering in tents or seeking food. The violence escalates a conflict that began with Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023, and has since caused tens of thousands of civilian casualties. With famine spreading, aid deliveries blocked or limited, and a potential ground offensive looming, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening rapidly, leaving residents in urgent need of relief and international attention.
1 / 71. Deadly Strikes Target Civilians and Journalists | Fresh Israeli airstrikes and gunfire on August 23 killed at least 33 Palestinians in Khan Younis, including women and children sheltering in tents or seeking food. Among the victims, journalist Khaled al-Madhoun was killed while covering events near Zikim crossing. The local Palestine TV confirmed his death. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 72. Gaza City Faces Imminent Ground Offensive | Israel’s defence minister warned Gaza City could be destroyed in a potential military operation within days. With ground troops already at the outskirts, hundreds of thousands of residents face extreme danger amid densely populated urban areas and a network of militant tunnels. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 73. Famine and Malnutrition Worsen Rapidly | Nearly half a million people, about a quarter of Gaza’s population, face catastrophic hunger. The Gaza Health Ministry reported 281 deaths linked to malnutrition, while aid remains blocked or limited, and the ongoing strikes exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 74. Aid Convoys Threatened Amid Escalating Violence | Civilians seeking UN and other humanitarian aid face gunfire, overcrowding, and chaotic conditions. Many leave empty-handed despite braving intense heat, rubble, and dangerous roads, underscoring how the latest attacks continue to obstruct crucial aid deliveries. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 75. Hostage Crisis Remains Unresolved | Twenty hostages are believed alive while another 30 are presumed dead since the conflict began in October 2023. Hamas and Israel remain at odds over negotiations, and mediators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar await Israel’s response to proposed ceasefire efforts, delaying resolution. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 76. Tens of Thousands Displaced Amid Continuous Attacks | Residents are repeatedly displaced due to airstrikes and gunfire. Aid clinics report high patient numbers as people flee, unsure whether to stay or move, while summer heat and destruction intensify the dangers of displacement in the latest escalation. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 77. Global Outcry and Domestic Pressure on Israel | Images of emaciated children and blocked aid convoys have drawn international condemnation. Meanwhile, protests in Israel against far-right ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, highlight domestic frustration over the handling of hostages and civilian casualties during this latest surge in violence. (Image: AP)
