The Implications of the 2023 Gaza War on the Flow of Humanitarian Aid under the Rules of International Humanitarian Law

Abstract

The Gaza Strip has suffered from a severe humanitarian crisis for years due to the ongoing blockade and recurrent conflicts resulting from Israeli aggression. Since October 7, 2023, the Israeli occupation has launched a comprehensive and systematic campaign of genocide against the Gaza Strip. This has dramatically intensified the suffering of its population, resulting in more than 63,000 martyrs and over 160,000 injuries, in addition to thousands of missing persons. Beyond the high casualty figures, a vast number of civilians are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Leaving these victims without adequate humanitarian aid constitutes not only a direct threat to human life but also a profound affront to human dignity.