Australia accuses Netanyahu of denying the suffering in Gaza and calls for urgent international action.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu is "in denial" about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, just a day after announcing that Australia would recognize the State of Palestine. These remarks come at a time when the besieged Gaza Strip is suffering from a severe humanitarian crisis, with more than 100 children reported dead due to malnutrition.

Albanese announced that Australia would recognize the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month, reflecting the increasing international pressure on the occupying state following similar announcements from other countries such as France, Britain, and Canada. He explained that Netanyahu's government's reluctance to listen to its allies contributed to Australia's decision.

In an interview with Australian ABC, Albanese confirmed that Netanyahu reiterated his denial of the humanitarian consequences faced by innocent people in Gaza. These statements come at a time when the United Nations has called for urgent action to address the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the region.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that surpassing the death toll among children beyond 100 is considered "a devastating milestone that shames the world," necessitating urgent action. The World Food Programme also reported that more than 300,000 children in Gaza remain in severe danger.

OCHA clarified that meeting the basic needs for food assistance in Gaza requires more than 62,000 tons per month, but sufficient quantities have not been allowed in to ensure the survival of about two million people. It noted that the shipments that have been allowed in were not enough to meet the increasing needs.

The government media office in Gaza announced that the total aid that entered the strip over 15 days amounted to only 1,334 trucks out of the 9,000 trucks required. It confirmed that most of the trucks entering the strip are subjected to looting and theft amid the security chaos created by the occupying state.

The Palestinian Civil Defense reported that more than half of the ambulances in Gaza have stopped working due to a lack of fuel and spare parts, exacerbating the suffering of the population. The Food and Agriculture Organization warned of the collapse of the local food system in Gaza.

Since March 2, the occupying state has closed all crossings leading to Gaza, preventing any humanitarian aid from passing through. Since October 7, 2023, the occupying state, with American support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in more than 61,000 martyrs and about 153,000 injured.