Summary
In Gaza, hunger is worsening as nearly two million people struggle due to a lack of aid. Many deaths have been linked to malnutrition and attempts to obtain food in dangerous conditions. International groups call for Israel to allow more aid, but delivery remains limited and closely monitored.
Key Facts
- Nearly two million people in Gaza face severe hunger due to being cut off from aid.
- Hundreds of deaths are attributed to malnutrition or attempts to get food.
- The current aid operations are primarily conducted by one U.S. group under Israel's supervision.
- The U.N. and local health officials report the worst humanitarian situation since the conflict began in October 2023.
- Israeli authorities have argued aid is misused by Hamas, affecting aid delivery.
- Misinformation and limitations on media coverage complicate understanding the exact situation in Gaza.
- Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed, with many staff fainting from hunger.
- The U.N. reports over 1,000 deaths linked to food access issues and starvation risks for one million children in Gaza.
