The United Nations estimates that up to 75,000 people remain in northern Gaza towns, where humanitarian aid is severely restricted and warnings of potential famine are escalating.

Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few facilities still partially operational in northern Gaza, has been cut off from humanitarian aid for two months.

Israel's military operations in Gaza commenced following a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths in southern Israel and the abduction of around 250 hostages.

Since the conflict began, nearly 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million residents have been displaced, with over 44,500 Palestinians reported killed, predominantly women and children.

On December 5, 2024, an Israeli drone strike at the hospital tragically killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and injured at least 12 others.

Palestinian mothers in Gaza are facing critical shortages of baby formula, forcing them to resort to unsafe alternatives due to Israeli restrictions on aid and soaring prices.

Human rights groups in Israel are urging an end to the forcible transfer of Palestinians from northern Gaza, where living conditions have drastically worsened due to ongoing military operations.

Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing deliberate attacks on civilians and infrastructure.

In response to these accusations, the Biden administration dismissed Amnesty International's claims as unfounded while stressing the necessity of adhering to humanitarian law in Gaza.

In Lebanon, Hezbollah's leader has announced financial assistance for families affected by the conflict, pledging $14,000 for families in Beirut and $12,000 for those living outside the capital.