Pakistan, May 17 -- The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached alarming levels following Israel's reimposition of a full blockade in early March, just days before the collapse of a fragile two-month ceasefire with Hamas. Acute shortages of basic goods, such as food, clean water, gasoline, and medication, are being warned about by aid organisations.

During a press appearance in Abu Dhabi on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the deteriorating situation, stating that "a lot of people are starving" in Gaza. "We're going to get that taken care of," Trump continued, referring to his current regional tour, which notably excludes Israel.

The Israeli government has defended its blockade, describing it as a means of pressuring ...