The United Nations and experts say that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.

The Kingdom of Jordan will airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza as Palestinians face widespread starvation and diplomatic talks over a ceasefire breakdown.

The head of the UN's Palestinian refugee agency Unrwa says air drops of aid are a 'distraction' and 'will not reverse the deepening starvation' in Gaza. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies are on by default. Additional cookies are off by default.

In the scramble for sustenance, Palestinians are gunned down for no reason, with no excuse.

CNN’s Nic Robertson is on the scene at the Kerem Shalom border crossing with assistance trucks as aid agencies warn of rampant hunger caused by Israel’s blockade of Gaza. While trucks do move across the border,

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.