‘We are dying’: Palestinians slam world’s inaction as hunger ravages Gaza
Summary
The Gaza Strip is experiencing increased deaths due to hunger amid an ongoing blockade by Israel. The Gaza Health Ministry reported a rise in malnutrition deaths, with a total of 122 deaths, including many children, since October 2023. The United Nations and other organizations have called for immediate humanitarian aid and blame the blockade for the worsening situation.Key Facts
- The Gaza Health Ministry reported nine new deaths from malnutrition in 24 hours.
- A total of 122 hunger-related deaths have been recorded, including at least 83 children.
- The blockade by Israel has restricted food, water, and medical supplies from reaching Gaza.
- The UN has warned that children are especially at risk due to the crisis.
- Gaza hospitals reported at least 38 deaths from Israeli attacks on a single day.
- The UN and aid groups demand access for humanitarian aid but have not received approvals.
- The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees criticized a politically driven aid effort as harmful.
- US President Trump blamed Hamas for the collapse of ceasefire talks, contradicting Hamas’s statement of readiness for peace discussions.
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