Weeks-old baby dies of starvation in Gaza hospital during ongoing blockade
Summary
The article discusses the death of a Palestinian baby and another person due to starvation in Gaza amid ongoing conflicts and aid blockades. The situation has resulted in severe malnutrition among thousands of children, as hunger is worsening and people face danger while trying to get aid due to Israeli military actions.Key Facts
- A Palestinian baby died of starvation at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
- The Israeli blockade restricts aid supplies, and conflict continues in the region.
- Over 17,000 children in Gaza suffer from severe malnutrition.
- At least 116 people died as Israeli military actions continued, including 38 people shot while seeking aid.
- Since late May, almost 900 Palestinians have died near US-backed aid sites.
- Aid sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are called "death traps" due to risks from shooting.
- Essential supplies, like food, are scarce and costly, contributing to a risk of famine.
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other humanitarian groups highlight the urgent need for aid but face challenges in getting supplies into Gaza.
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