A severe humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza, where dozens of children and adults are dying from malnutrition and starvation amid ongoing Israeli military operations and a near-total blockade of aid.
Hospitals report alarming numbers of deaths, with over 100 people, including at least 80 children, succumbing to hunger since the conflict escalated in October 2023. International aid groups and the UN warn that mass starvation is spreading rapidly, with many civilians forced to risk their lives seeking scarce food supplies. Despite mounting global pressure, Israel maintains tight control over aid entry, blaming logistical issues and denying responsibility for the famine, while humanitarian organizations call for urgent action to prevent further catastrophe.
The crisis is compounded by widespread destruction, displacement, and the collapse of basic services, leaving Gaza's population in desperate need.
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