The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly due to Israel's blockade, leading to forced starvation among its over two million residents. Aid organizations report that hunger is escalating, with nearly 100,000 women and children requiring urgent treatment for malnutrition. Medical facilities are experiencing shortages of key treatments and medicines, further exacerbating the crisis. As a result, a growing proportion of Gaza's population is facing starvation, particularly vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women. The World Health Organization has documented a rise in malnutrition and related diseases among civilians in the area.
Aid groups fear the forced starvation of Palestinians under Israel's brutal blockade is now reaching a tipping point, affecting both children and adults.
The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in malnutrition and disease, with a large proportion of Gaza's residents now starving.
Almost a third of people in Gaza are not eating for days, while nearly 100,000 women and children urgently need treatment for malnutrition.
Doctors Without Borders highlighted that a quarter of young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women screened were malnourished, attributing it to Israel's actions.
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