The United Nations said on Thursday that there was a full internet blackout in the Gaza Strip, likely due to military activity damaging the last cable into the enclave, that has paralyzed aid operations.

Israel’s blockade of Gaza may have been partially lifted – and a new US-backed plan to deliver aid has begun. But there are multiple indications that the plight of Gazans is rapidly worsening.

People in the Gaza Strip are getting hungrier because of the “very limited” volume of food being allowed in, UN aid agencies reiterated on Wednesday.

U.N. member nations have voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and unrestricted access for the delivery of desperately needed food

Activists from 80 countries organized a march to Egypt’s Gaza border highlighting the humanitarian crisis due to aid restrictions since March. Egypt and Libya impeded their efforts, with activists facing detentions in Cairo while a separate convoy was halted in Libya,

The resolution, drafted by Spain and obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, “strongly condemns any use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare.”

U.N. member nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas and unrestricted access for the delivery of desperately needed food to 2 million Palestinians.

The U_N_ Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties."

The vote in the 193-member General Assembly was 149-12 with 19 abstentions. The resolution, drafted by Spain, 'strongly condemns any use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare.' Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon denied that Israel was using starvation as a weapon of war,