Gazans 'wasting away' as mass starvation spreads, humanitarian groups warn
Summary
More than 100 aid and human rights groups have warned of widespread hunger in Gaza, urging governments to act. They say the situation has worsened despite slight easing of an Israeli blockade, with many people unable to get enough food or medicine. Israel disputed the claims, linking the blockade to efforts against Hamas.Key Facts
- Over 100 international aid and human rights groups signed a statement warning of mass starvation in Gaza.
- Groups like Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Oxfam say people and aid workers are struggling with severe shortages.
- Gaza's health ministry reported 43 malnutrition-related deaths since Sunday.
- The UN says that nearly 100,000 women and children in Gaza suffer from severe acute malnutrition.
- Israel controls supply entry to Gaza and imposed a blockade, later partially eased, to pressure Hamas.
- Basic supplies like food and medicine are running low, causing prices to rise sharply in Gaza.
- Hospitals report that many people are exhausted from lack of food and some are collapsing in public areas.
- The UN reported that more than 1,050 Palestinians were killed trying to obtain food since late May.
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