The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that 18 Palestinians were martyred, including one body recovered from the rubble, and 77 others were injured in the past 24 hours as Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip continue. 

According to health officials, the total death toll from the Israeli aggression, which began on October 7, 2023, has now reached 52,418, with 118,091 people injured.

Since March 18, 2025, alone, 2,326 Palestinians have been killed and 6,050 wounded.

On Monday, the Government Media Office (GMO) in Gaza accused "Israel" of deepening the suffering of Palestinian children through genocide and a continued blockade, which has resulted in severe malnutrition among over 65,000 children from a total of 1.1 million facing daily hunger.

“Israel uses starvation and deprivation as a systematic weapon of war against civilians, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law," the GMO stated, adding that the blockade and closed crossings have caused a "catastrophic deterioration" in public health, especially affecting children and infants.

Palestinian officials placed full responsibility on "Israel" "for the worsening humanitarian catastrophe" and also condemned the international community and its institutions for remaining silent and failing to hold "Israel" accountable for its "brutal and continuous violations."

The GMO called for international legal action against “Israeli war criminals” for the use of “starvation and deprivation as a weapon of genocide” and expressed support for the International Court of Justice’s ruling that "Israel’s" actions violate international law and Palestinian rights.

It stressed the urgent need to reopen all crossings to allow "the entry of humanitarian aid, food, medical supplements and medication, especially for children and the sick."

The blockade since March 2 has been described by human rights groups and international reports as collective punishment and a violation of international law.