Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
This is an entry from: Live: 54 Palestinians killed, 831 wounded in 24 hours

Morning update

29 July 2025 05:34 BST

Good morning, Middle East Eye readers,

Here are some of the latest developments from Israel's war on Gaza:
 

  • Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza reports at least 14 starvation-related deaths in 24 hours – Hospitals in Gaza confirmed fatalities due to severe malnutrition amid food shortages resulting from the ongoing Israeli blockade.

  • Germany threatens pressure on Israel over war on Gaza – Government spokesperson Stefan Cornelius stated Berlin is "ready" to act to push for better humanitarian conditions.

  • Christian-majority West Bank village attacked overnight by Israeli settlers – Unidentified assailants burned cars and damaged homes in Taybeh, a Christian-majority Palestinian community near Ramallah, the second such attack in as many weeks by Israeli settlers.

  • Israeli university leaders urge Netanyahu to address Gaza hunger – Five university presidents demanded the military intensify efforts to "solve the horrible hunger issue in Gaza".

  • UN reports slight easing of Gaza aid restrictions – Aid chief Tom Fletcher noted Israel’s decision to "support a one-week scale-up of aid," with over 100 trucks prepared for delivery.

  • Houthis warn of new ship attacks – Yemen’s Houthi group vowed to strike vessels linked to companies trading with Israeli ports.