The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has become increasingly dire since Israel imposed a total blockade on March 2, leading to widespread food shortages as the country carries out deadly attacks across the enclave.

A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo early Saturday for talks with Egyptian officials aimed at brokering a ceasefire agreement, according to a statement by Hamas.

Hamas says it will no longer engage in truce talks amid a catastrophic hunger crisis created by Israel’s blockade.