PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: The Gaza Strip's deadliest war showed no signs of abating as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began on Monday amid a grueling humanitarian crisis that has pushed much of the Palestinian territory to the brink of starvation.

The United Nations and aid groups say only a fraction of the supplies needed for Gaza's 2.4 million people have been allowed in since Israel placed it under a near-total siege after the October 7 attacks on southern Israel.

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