A severe hunger crisis is gripping Gaza, with reports of mass starvation, malnutrition, and rising deaths—especially among children—due to Israel's ongoing blockade and restrictions on humanitarian aid.
Aid agencies, the UN, and medical professionals warn that the situation is unprecedented, with hospitals overwhelmed and even aid workers and journalists now facing starvation. Despite hundreds of aid trucks waiting at crossings or inside Gaza, distribution is stalled amid accusations between Israel and the UN over responsibility. International condemnation is mounting, with calls for a ceasefire, unimpeded aid delivery, and an end to the blockade.
The crisis is described as man-made, with many warning that Gaza is on the brink of famine and that the world is witnessing a preventable humanitarian catastrophe.
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