Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
This is an entry from: Live: Six more Palestinians die of famine as Israel blocks Gaza aid

Morning update

31 August 2025 10:02 BST

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

Here are the latest updates on Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and developments in the occupied West Bank:

  • A child has died from malnutrition in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli blockade on the territory, bringing the total number of famine-related deaths to 333. Nearly half of the victims have been children. 

  • More than 80 people, including over 45 in Gaza City, were killed by Israeli attacks on Saturday, according to local reports. 

  • Israeli settlers destroyed agricultural land northeast of the occupied West Bank overnight. 

  • Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla are preparing for their departure from Barcelona for Gaza with over 20 boats and over 300 people. The mission has been described as "the largest civilian flotilla in years".

  • Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday night against government plans to occupy Gaza City, calling for an immediate ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement.