One in three Palestinians in Gaza going days without food, UNICEF says
Summary
UNICEF has reported that one in three people in Gaza are not getting enough food, with thousands of children at risk of severe malnutrition. The situation is worsening due to ongoing conflict, with recent reports indicating many deaths from starvation. UNICEF and other organizations have called for immediate international action.Key Facts
- UNICEF warns that Gaza faces a severe risk of famine.
- One in three people in Gaza lacks adequate food.
- Over 320,000 children in Gaza are at risk of severe malnutrition.
- More than 60,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict began on October 7, 2023.
- The Ministry of Health in Gaza reports 162 deaths from starvation, including 92 children.
- Israel had previously blocked food aid to Gaza, easing the blockade in late May 2023.
- Many civilians have died trying to access aid, according to media reports.
- International pressure has led to more aid being allowed into Gaza.
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