Israeli airstrikes are wreaking havoc in Gaza and Syria, while thousands of children are suffering from malnutrition in Gaza due to a worsening humanitarian crisis. UN agencies are warning of famine as blockages to aid continue, and international calls for a ceasefire are intensifying. Starving Gaza children amid Israel's relentless airstrikes, Syria escalates. Key developments Bombing of Gaza: On July 15, 2025, Israeli forces killed 110 Palestinians, including 34 at a Rafah aid center. Attacks on civilians seeking food and water have increased, and a total of 58,479 deaths have been reported since October 2023. Child malnutrition crisis: According to an UNRWA report, 1 in 10 children in Gaza is malnourished due to Israel's blockade. UNICEF treated 5,119 children for acute malnutrition in May 2025, a 150% increase compared to February. Syria airstrikes: Israel bombed Damascus and Suwayda on 16 July, targeting Syrian government sites and claiming to protect the Druze minority, r...