The United Nations said Israel’s war on Gaza, now approaching its 100th day, has created a dire humanitarian crisis, marking a stain on humanity.

Since October 7, Israel has initiated blockades and has been relentlessly bombarding the besieged Palestinian territory, resulting in the deaths of 23,843 people, the majority of them being women and children, according to Palestinian health officials.

Israel’s actions have led to severe shortages of food, water, medicine and fuel in the blockaded enclave, causing the collapse of the health system.

"The massive death, destruction, displacement, hunger, loss and grief of the last 100 days are staining our shared humanity," the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, said during a visit to Gaza.