As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, a proposal from an Israeli government ministry has sparked outrage, suggesting that Palestinians in Gaza be transferred to Egypt's Sinai Desert. The idea of forced displacement has been denounced by Palestinian leaders and has caused widespread controversy in the Arab world. However, Israel has downplayed the seriousness of the proposal. President Joe Biden has also spoken out against the idea, stating that he has discussed with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi to ensure that Palestinians in Gaza are not displaced to Egypt or any other nation. The fragile future of Gazans and the advancing military actions have made this proposal a subject of ongoing discussion.

In addition to the humanitarian crisis brought about by the war, Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to find food. Supermarket shelves are emptying quickly, and the trickle of humanitarian aid trucks cannot distribute supplies fast enough. Many bakeries have also closed due to fuel and water shortages and airstrike damage. There are complaints that the food coming through the Rafah crossing is expired or will expire before reaching people in need. The World Food Program has warned of a serious food crisis, with a real threat of malnutrition and starvation among the population. As the war continues, the death toll in Gaza rises, with at least 9,488 people killed since the start of the conflict, including 3,900 children and 2,509 women. Hospitals and healthcare centers are also out of service due to fuel shortages and Israeli bombardment. The Gaza Health Ministry has appealed for immediate fuel delivery to keep the largest hospital, Shifa hospital, operating.