Gaza hunger crisis: 5 more die of hunger in Gaza, toll hits 127
The rising toll reflects the alarming conditions inside the territory, where ongoing conflict, restricted aid access, and widespread displacement have severely disrupted food and healthcare services.
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Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Health officials and aid organizations warn that Gaza is on the verge of a famine. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and food is scarce, especially in northern parts of the region. The United Nations and World Health Organization have repeatedly raised alarms over the collapse of health infrastructure and the severe shortage of basic supplies.
According to international observers, thousands of children in Gaza are suffering from acute malnutrition, with many showing signs of stunting and wasting. Aid agencies say that urgent nutritional treatment is needed for over 90,000 women and children in the territory.
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Calls for Action
The crisis has prompted fresh calls for increased humanitarian access and international intervention. UN officials have urged all parties to ensure safe corridors for food, water, and medical supplies to reach affected civilians.
Experts emphasize that the famine risk in Gaza is not due to a lack of food globally, but a breakdown in logistics, infrastructure, and political cooperation needed to distribute aid effectively.
Escalating Emergency
The hunger related deaths are the latest consequence of months of siege and violence that have left Gaza's civilian population increasingly isolated. With international aid struggling to break through, and local resources overwhelmed, humanitarian workers warn that time is running out. Unless large scale relief operations are allowed to proceed without delay they say, Gaza could face a full scale famine in the near future.
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Q1. What is causing the rise in malnutrition related deaths in Gaza?
A1. The deaths are linked to severe food shortages, disrupted healthcare services, and limited humanitarian access due to ongoing conflict and blockades.
Q2. How many people urgently need nutrition assistance?
A2. Aid organizations estimate that over 90,000 women and children require immediate nutritional treatment.
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