Gaza's Desperate Struggle: Aid Shipment Received as Deaths Soar

The largest aid convoy since the war between Israel and Hamas began entered Gaza, but it still falls short of meeting the desperate needs of the population, as thousands of people broke into warehouses to take essential supplies. The death toll among Palestinians has surpassed 8,000, mostly women and minors, while over 1,400 people have died on the Israeli side. Communication was restored to much of Gaza after an intense Israeli bombardment, and Israel has allowed only a trickle of aid to enter. The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor called the suffering of civilians "profound" and urged Israel to respect international law. The Israeli military continues to strike militant targets, while Palestinian militants have fired rockets into Israel. The situation in Gaza is deteriorating, with civil order breaking down and hospitals coming under threat.