Israel Gaza War Two years of relentless violence, aid blockages and forced displacement by Israeli authorities have spiraled Gaza into a catastrophic health and hunger crisis. Even as a ceasefire is in effect, the health situation remains precarious. Children are starving and dying of malnutrition, health facilities have been destroyed and there’s no reliable access to clean water. People in Gaza are living in unimaginable conditions amidst this humanitarian catastrophe. The health care system in Gaza has collapsed due to attacks on health facilities and shortages of electricity, medicine, equipment and specialized personnel. There are no fully functioning hospitals for a population of over 2 million people. Gaza’s health workers continue to serve their communities, but their ability to save lives is hindered due to lack of critical medicines and supplies. Famine has been confirmed in Gaza, where over 500,000 people are facing starvation and death. Another 1 million people are on the brink of famine, facing very high acute malnutrition and death from starvation, according to an August 22, 2025, report. A significant surge in humanitarian aid entering Gaza will be required to meet the overwhelming need for food, medicine and other relief supplies. “It is unconscionable that children, families and frontline health workers are dying preventable deaths while millions of dollars’ worth of critical food and medical supplies trickle slowly through limited border crossings. Americares continues to work through every channel to get more lifesaving aid into Gaza.” – Deputy Senior Vice President of Emergency Programs Provash Budden PleASE HELP Now.