U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned for months that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one.

The Society of Journalists at AFP warns that Gaza-based freelancers face absolute poverty and health deterioration, with one photographer lacking strength to work.

The bombardment of Gaza has left a toxic legacy of contaminated soil, blackened water and disease-spreading garbage that will last generations.

Dozens of international humanitarian organizations warned Israel’s blockade of aid into Gaza is endangering the lives of doctors and aid workers, while a major news agency says it is trying to evacuate its remaining freelance journalists because the situation has become “untenable.

The hunger crisis in Gaza continues as at least 10 more Palestinians die from starvation. According to Al Jazeera, this brings the starvation death toll to 111 since the conflict between Palestine and Israel broke into a war in October 2023. Of those deaths, 43 have reportedly occurred in the last three days.

The president, on his first visit to the enclave since October 7, also calls freeing the hostages the 'most urgent mission' and praises Haredi soldiers

Israel's President Isaac Herzog visited the Gaza strip on Wednesday and told soldiers that there were "intensive negotiations" about returning the hostages in Gaza, adding that he hopes that they will soon "hear good news",