Gaza Death Toll Soars Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis; Canada Accuses Israel of International Law Violations
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to worsen dramatically, with the death toll surging and international condemnation, including from Canada, growing against Israel's actions. As of July 25, 2025, the situation remains dire.
Here's a more detailed look at the escalating crisis:
Escalating Death Toll and Casualties:
Overall Figures: According to the Gaza Health Ministry, as of July 24, 2025, at least 59,586 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's offensive since October 2023. The total number of injured has reached 143,500.
Recent Fatalities: In just the 24 hours leading up to July 24, 2025, 89 bodies were brought to Gaza hospitals, with 453 people injured. Many victims are still trapped under rubble, with rescuers often unable to reach them due to ongoing hostilities.
Children and Women: UNICEF reported on July 16, 2025, that over 17,000 children have reportedly been killed and 33,000 injured in Gaza over the past 21 months, which is equivalent to a classroom of 28 children killed every day. The Gaza Health Ministry states that over half of the total casualties are women and children.
Aid Seekers Targeted: A particularly alarming trend is the increasing number of casualties among Palestinians attempting to access humanitarian aid. As of July 23, 2025, over 1,060 Palestinians have been killed and more than 7,207 injured while trying to get food supplies since May 27, 2025. This includes 23 Palestinians killed and over 68 injured in just 24 hours on July 24, 2025, while seeking aid.
Canada's Criticism of Israel and International Law:
Strong Condemnation: Canada has significantly escalated its criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza. On July 24, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explicitly accused the Israeli government of "violating international law by denying aid" and failing to prevent a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis.
Joint Statement: Canada was among 28 countries, including the UK, Japan, and other European nations, that issued a joint statement on July 21, 2025, declaring that the war in Gaza "must end now." This statement condemned "the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs of water and food."
Calls for Aid Delivery by International Organizations: Prime Minister Carney stressed that Israel's control of aid distribution must be replaced by "comprehensive provision" of humanitarian assistance led by international organizations.
Demand for Ceasefire: Canada reiterated its calls for an immediate ceasefire, along with demands for Hamas to release all hostages and for Israel to respect the territorial integrity of the West Bank and Gaza.
Israel's Rejection of Criticism: Israel has consistently rejected such criticisms, stating its forces act lawfully and blaming civilian deaths on Hamas for operating within populated areas. Israel also maintains that it allows sufficient aid into Gaza and accuses Hamas of diverting it, a claim the UN denies.
Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation:
Starvation and Malnutrition: The humanitarian situation is dire, with widespread reports of mass starvation taking hold. UNICEF noted that one million children are starving in Gaza as of July 20, 2025. Nutrition partners screened over 56,440 children for malnutrition in the first two weeks of July, identifying nearly 5,000 with acute malnutrition, including 838 with severe acute malnutrition. There have been at least 17 child deaths from severe acute malnutrition in 2025.
Disease Outbreaks: Water-borne diseases have increased by almost 150% in Gaza over the past three months due due to the crisis.
Displacement: Over 1.9 million people (around 90% of Gaza's population) have been displaced since the war began, with many displaced repeatedly. New displacement orders continue to confine people to ever-shrinking, unsafe spaces.
Restricted Aid Access: Humanitarian organizations face immense challenges. Between July 16 and 23, 2025, out of 69 attempts to coordinate aid movements across Gaza, nearly 30% were denied by Israeli authorities, and another 33% faced impediments. The suspension of operations by some key partners, like World Central Kitchen, due to supply shortages and displacement orders further exacerbates the crisis.
Attacks on UN Premises and Aid Workers: UN guesthouses have been struck despite parties being informed of their locations, and over 224 humanitarian aid workers have been killed since October 2023.
The situation remains highly volatile, with ongoing diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire and international pressure mounting on all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law.
I'm Aisha shehu
Talksocialtalka News
