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UN Condemns Killing of Journalists, Warns of Gaza’s Collapsing Humanitarian Situation
United nations, new York – The United Nations has strongly condemned the recent killings of journalists in Gaza, demanding an independent examination as the conflict continues to claim lives and decimate the region’s infrastructure. Concurrently, UN humanitarians are sounding the alarm over a spiraling humanitarian crisis, with over 100 children now confirmed to have died from malnutrition since the start of the war in October 2023.
“These latest killings highlight the extreme risks journalists continue to face when covering this ongoing war,” said Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, during a Monday briefing. The Secretary-General has called for a thorough, impartial investigation into the deaths.
At least 242 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since the conflict began, according to the UN. The Secretary-General emphasized that journalists and media workers must be respected and protected, and allowed to perform their duties without fear of intimidation or harm. This call came after an Israeli strike on Sunday killed six journalists inside a tent near Al Shifa Hospital.
(image: Smoke rises from Gaza City during an aid airdrop,aug 7,2025. (PHOTO / AP))
Malnutrition Crisis Deepens
The escalating death toll among children due to malnutrition is a “devastating milestone that shames the world and demands long overdue urgent action,” stated the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).Relief partners in Gaza report surpassing 100 child deaths from malnutrition, a grim indicator of the worsening conditions.
More than 300,000 children are currently at severe risk, and over a third of Gaza’s population reports going days without food, according to the World Food Program.Meeting the basic food needs of the population requires over 62,000 tonnes of supplies each month, a quantity humanitarians have been unable to deliver due to restricted access.
While some food,fuel,and hygiene kits were collected at the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem crossing on Sunday,OCHA reported that the supplies were offloaded before reaching their intended destinations. The amount of fuel permitted to enter – approximately 150,000 liters daily – remains critically insufficient to sustain life-saving operations. The Palestine Civil Defense reports that over half of its ambulances are now inoperable due to fuel and spare parts shortages.The situation extends beyond immediate food needs. The Food and Agriculture Institution warns that onyl 1.5 percent of Gaza’s cropland remains accessible and undamaged, signaling a near-total collapse of the local food system.
“Beyond Horrific” Conditions
ramesh Rajasingham,director of OCHA’s Coordination Division,described humanitarian conditions in Gaza as “beyond horrific” during a recent UN Security Council session. He expressed deep concern over the prolonged conflict, reports of atrocities, and the likely increase in casualties following Israel’s decision to expand military operations.
Rajasingham warned that the remaining lifelines in Gaza are collapsing under the strain of ongoing hostilities,mass displacement,and inadequate aid. He emphasized that whatever support is reaching the population is insufficient to address the scale of the crisis.
OCHA reiterated that all civilians,including journalists,must be protected under international humanitarian law,as the conflict continues to inflict unimaginable suffering on the people of Gaza.