Despite a joint statement from foreign ministers of 28 countries calling for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza, the killing and famine persist. Over 59,000 Palestinians have died, with more than 144,000 injured. While many countries recognize Palestine, none have imposed effective sanctions on Israel, maintaining billion-dollar trade ties involving vehicles, chips, and vaccines. Israel rejected the statement, calling it disconnected from reality. Humanitarian pauses in Gaza are brief, with ongoing casualties, including deaths from famine and malnutrition.