Famine kills nearly 200 in Gaza amid ‘apocalyptic’ battle for survival
Summary
Nearly 200 people in Gaza, including many children, have died from hunger as a result of an ongoing blockade. Aid efforts face significant challenges, as food supplies are difficult to access and sometimes too dangerous to retrieve. The situation in Gaza is dire, with many people suffering from malnutrition and struggling to get basic necessities.Key Facts
- Nearly 200 people, including 96 children, have died of hunger in Gaza.
- Hospitals recorded four additional deaths from famine and malnutrition on Thursday.
- Approximately 12,000 children under five are suffering from severe malnutrition in Gaza.
- Only 92 aid trucks entered Gaza on a recent day, far below the daily need of 500-600 trucks.
- Aid is often unreachable due to dangerous conditions, with food landing in hard-to-reach places.
- Over 1,300 Palestinians have been killed trying to access food at aid distribution hubs.
- There are reports of deliberate violence and chaos around aid efforts, preventing effective distribution.
- Many children and others are in urgent need of nutritional supplements and food aid.
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