Iran condemned Israel on Tuesday for worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza through ongoing military attacks and blockade. The Iranian Foreign Ministry called on the international community to act quickly to stop the suffering of Palestinians, describing the situation as “genocide”, Al Jazeera reported.

Gaza health officials reported over 8,200 deaths and 30,000 injuries since March 18, with a total toll of more than 59,000 killed and 142,000 injured since last October. Starvation has claimed at least 101 lives, including 80 children, since March.