Gaza Strip Plagued by Humanitarian Crisis, 21 Martyrs in 24 Hours Due to Blockade

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The Gaza Strip has descended into a dire humanitarian crisis as 21 Palestinians were martyred in the past 24 hours, with seven new deaths recorded in hospitals due to starvation and severe malnutrition. The situation worsens amid the Israeli blockade and shortage of food and medical supplies, with severe famine overlapping with the genocide carried out by Israel since October 7, 2023. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that malnutrition among children under the age of five has doubled between March and June as a result of the ongoing blockade.

Key Takeaways:

  • 14 Palestinians were martyred, and others were injured, including 7 from starvation and malnutrition, in the past 24 hours.
  • Hospitals in the Gaza Strip recorded 7 new deaths, including 2 children, due to starvation and severe malnutrition, bringing the total number of victims of famine and malnutrition to 251, including 110 children.
  • Since March 2, 2025, the occupation authorities have closed all crossings to the Strip and prevented the entry of most food and medical aid, causing famine to spread throughout the enclave.
  • The World Health Organization confirmed that malnutrition rates in Gaza have reached alarming levels, stressing that the deliberate blockade and delays in aid delivery have claimed many lives.
  • Nearly one in five children under the age of five in Gaza City suffer from severe malnutrition.
  • The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to worsen amid the blockade and shortage of food and medical supplies.

Statistics:

  • 21 martyrs in 24 hours due to blockade
  • 251 total victims of famine and malnutrition, including 110 children
  • 7 new deaths recorded in hospitals due to starvation and severe malnutrition
  • Malnutrition rates in Gaza Reach alarming levels
  • 1 in 5 children under 5 suffering from severe malnutrition in Gaza City

Sources:

  • Qatar News Agency (QNA)
  • United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO)