Israel Gaza Conflict 2025 Daily Ceasefire Growing Famine And Global Condemnation
On July 27 2025 Israel announced a daily 10 hour ceasefire in Gaza as starvation deaths rise a humanitarian ship is intercepted and international criticism intensifies
By Raja Awais Ali
7/27/20252 min read


On July 27, 2025, Israel announced a daily 10-hour ceasefire in three areas of Gaza. The move comes amid growing global pressure following reports of severe hunger, starvation deaths, and an escalating humanitarian crisis. The United Nations and human rights organizations have expressed serious concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in Gaza.
Ceasefire Details
Time: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Areas:
Al-Mawasi
Deir al-Balah
Gaza City
Humanitarian corridors: Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to allow delivery of food, water, and medicine.
Famine and Starvation Deaths
A total of 127 Palestinians, including 85 children, have reportedly died due to hunger.
According to the United Nations, over 90,000 women and children urgently require nutritional treatment.
People are walking miles in search of food and clean water.
Hospitals are overwhelmed, with extreme shortages of medicine, fuel, and medical staff.
Airstrikes Continue Despite Ceasefire
Despite the announced pause, Israeli airstrikes have continued in other areas of Gaza, including:
Rafah
Khan Younis
Central Gaza
Civilians seeking aid have also reportedly come under fire. Social media campaigns using hashtags like #GazaUnderAttack and #JusticeForPalestine are trending globally.
Humanitarian Ship 'Handala' Intercepted
The aid ship Handala, which set sail from Italy carrying food, baby formula, and medicine, was intercepted by the Israeli navy and redirected to Ashdod Port.
The ship carried:
21 humanitarian activists
2 international journalists
Global organizations condemned the move, calling it a clear violation of international humanitarian law.
International Reaction
The European Union is debating possible sanctions on Israel over aid obstruction and human rights violations.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged US President Donald Trump to push for a ceasefire and support Palestinian statehood as a long-term solution.
Protests have erupted worldwide, including in London, Paris, New York, Istanbul, and Amman, demanding an immediate halt to attacks and unrestricted aid access.
Summary Table
Topic Details
Ceasefire Daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (3 areas)
Humanitarian Corridors Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Starvation Deaths 127 total (85 children)
Ship Intercepted “Handala” – 23 people detained
Global Pressure EU debates sanctions, UK urges ceasefire
Crisis Severity Over 90,000 facing critical food shortage
Conclusion
While Israel’s daily pause is being presented as a humanitarian effort, airstrikes continue, aid remains limited, and the famine is worsening. The situation demands more than partial ceasefires — it requires immediate international action, unrestricted aid access, and a long-term political solution.
Millions of Palestinian civilians, especially children, continue to suffer the consequences of a brutal conflict. The global community must act — now.