Thousands in Gaza Without Water as WFP Reports Hunger Fainting; Aid Distributed at Nuseyrat Camp Amid Israeli Blockade

The Gaza Strip is facing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by a critical shortage of water and food amid ongoing Israeli attacks and border closures. A municipality spokesman in Gaza warned of an impending thirst crisis due to rising temperatures and continuous displacement. Thousands of families in eastern Gaza City have been without water for about a week, leading to dehydration that requires external intervention. The Norwegian Refugee Council highlighted the extreme heat and lack of relief for Palestinians. The World Food Programme (WFP) described Gaza's food security situation as "on the brink of collapse," with many families barely having one meal per day and reports of people fainting from hunger. Aid organizations have struggled to deliver assistance due to the closure of border crossings. Despite these challenges, some charities have managed to distribute hot meals to displaced Palestinians in areas like the Nuseyrat Camp in central Gaza.