"More than 360 people, including 130 children, have died from hunger since the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. A total of 185 people in Gaza died due to malnutrition in August, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health, as an additional 13 people, including three children, have died in 24 hours since then as the catastrophic effects of Israeli-induced famine in the enclave worsen."
"The IPC declared on August 22 that 514,000 people in the Gaza Strip, close to a quarter of the enclave's population, are experiencing famine. It expected the number to rise to 641,000 by the end of September. The IPC made its declaration after more than 22 months of war, during which Israeli forces have destroyed medical facilities, schools, infrastructure and bakeries; blocked the entry of aid into the besieged Strip; and targeted and killed Palestinians seeking food aid."
Gaza's Ministry of Health reports 361 hunger-related deaths since October 7, 2023, including 130 children. In August, 185 people died of malnutrition and 13 more died within 24 hours as conditions worsened. The Health Ministry states 43,000 children under five suffer malnutrition and over 55,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women are affected, with two-thirds of pregnant women experiencing anaemia. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification declared on August 22 that 514,000 people face famine, with the figure expected to reach 641,000 by September's end. Healthcare, schools, bakeries and infrastructure have been destroyed and aid access has been blocked, exacerbating famine conditions.
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