A severe hunger crisis is sweeping Gaza, with doctors and aid organizations reporting a sharp rise in deaths from starvation and malnutrition, especially among children.
Over 100 humanitarian groups have accused Israel of enforcing a blockade that restricts food and medical aid, leading to what they describe as 'mass starvation.' Medical staff and aid workers are themselves succumbing to hunger, and hospitals are overwhelmed and unable to care for the growing number of malnourished patients. Despite international condemnation and urgent calls for action, aid deliveries remain insufficient, and attempts to collect food have resulted in deadly violence.
The situation is described by the UN as a 'horror show,' with experts warning that famine is imminent if the blockade is not lifted immediately.
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