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Gaza Health Ministry Reports 10 More Palestinians Dead from Famine and Malnutrition

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The Gaza Health Ministry announced that 10 more Palestinians have died from famine and malnutrition, bringing the total number of victims of Israel's starvation policy to 313. The deaths occurred over the past 24 hours, amidst a surge in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, which left at least 75 Palestinians dead, including 18 aid seekers. Officials in Gaza warned that the humanitarian crisis is escalating due to Israel's blockade, which has left only 14% of essential food items allowed into the besieged territory.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gaza Health Ministry reported 10 more Palestinians dead from famine and malnutrition, bringing the total to 313.
  • At least 75 Palestinians, including 18 aid seekers, were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.
  • Gaza officials warned that only 14% of essential food items were allowed into the besieged territory last month.
  • Israeli forces have closed all border crossings and banned the entry of 430 critical food items, leading to an "86 percent shortfall in aid."
  • More than 95 percent of Gaza's population has no source of income to buy basic items and foodstuffs available in the markets.
  • Israel prohibits the entry of essential food items, including eggs, red and white meat, fish, cheese, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and nutritional supplements.
  • The US is held accountable for the ongoing genocide in the besieged region by the Gaza Government Media Office.
  • UNRWA media adviser Adnan Abu Hasna confirmed that the amount of aid entering Gaza has declined, and no medical equipment was delivered over the past two weeks.
  • International bodies and humanitarian organizations estimate that one million children are at risk of acute malnutrition in Gaza, with half a million people in Gaza City facing famine.
  • The death toll from Israel's genocidal war on Gaza since October 2023 is nearly 62,900, with around 159,000 others injured.

Statistics:

  • 313 Palestinians have died from famine and malnutrition due to Israel's starvation policy.
  • 75 Palestinians, including 18 aid seekers, were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.
  • 14% of essential food items were allowed into the besieged territory last month.
  • 430 critical food items have been banned from entering Gaza.
  • 86% shortfall in aid exists in Gaza due to Israel's blockade.
  • 95% of Gaza's population has no source of income to buy basic items and foodstuffs available in the markets.
  • One million children are at risk of acute malnutrition in Gaza.
  • Half a million people in Gaza City face famine.
  • 62,900 Palestinians have died since October 2023 due to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
  • 159,000 Palestinians have been injured since October 2023.

Sources:

  • Press TV
  • Gaza Health Ministry
  • Gaza Government Media Office
  • UNRWA media adviser Adnan Abu Hasna
  • International bodies and humanitarian organizations

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