UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has issued an urgent appeal to governments worldwide to take action in light of the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. "Everyone in government needs to wake up to what is happening in Gaza.

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini on Monday warned against the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip amid waning international attention and escalating violence.

Medical facilities in the Gaza Strip are overwhelmed, staff are exhausted, and resources are virtually nonexistent.

Palestinian health officials say at least 20 people were killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight and into Saturday.

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.

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.

Videos and images verified by NBC News piece together a picture of the deprivation and chaos of Gaza's hospitals.

People across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip have marked the start of one of Islam’s most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes, with little hope the war with Israel will end soon.