"Israel's Failure to Govern Gaza Led to Deadly Chaos" The deaths of dozens of Palestinians in northern Gaza were a result of Israel's lack of leadership in the region, say analysts and aid workers. The chaos, which left over 100 dead and 700 injured, was driven by extreme hunger and desperation, worsened by Israel's restrictions on aid convoys and damaged infrastructure. The absence of a coordinated governing body in the region has left civilians stranded and vulnerable, with armed groups and criminal gangs beginning to fill the void. Israeli leaders are divided on how to govern Gaza, leading to a vacuum that has exacerbated the crisis. The lack of a clear plan has left thousands of civilians in northern Gaza starving and desperate for aid.