Man-made starvation imposed by Israel on Gaza has intensified since March 2025, leading to widespread malnutrition and death among the population. Doctors and journalists are unable to perform their duties due to severe weakness. Historical accounts illustrate the devastating consequences of starvation, with severe symptoms leading to a breakdown of bodily functions. Recovery can also be dangerous; cases from the siege of Jerusalem show that survival after starvation often results in fatalities due to refeeding syndrome, a critical health risk for the affected population in Gaza.
Without proper medical care to prevent refeeding syndrome, the influx of aid can unexpectedly lead to a new crisis, worsening the already dire situation in Gaza.
Since the intensified restrictions began in March 2025, hundreds of men, women, and children have succumbed to malnutrition, highlighting the severe human toll of the blockade.
The historical parallels to extreme malnutrition and its effects are chilling, with accounts from the Soviet Union between 1920 and 1940 showing the horrific consequences of famine.
Recovering from starvation is fraught with peril, as those in Gaza may face refeeding syndrome, a dangerous condition that complicates their already desperate situation.
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