Gaza Reports 466 Deaths from Starvation
Since 2024, Gaza has been facing a severe food crisis, resulting in the deaths of 466 people due to malnutrition and starvation, including 157 children and 189 elderly individuals. The ministry recorded 158,001 cases of severe malnutrition among children under five, 28,716 of which are life-threatening. It is expected that more than 1.4 million people, or 67% of the population in the Gaza Strip, will face or worsen existing food crises by the end of 2026, amid ongoing conflict and worsening health conditions. The child mortality rate has risen significantly, 61% of pregnant women are suffering from anemia, and the elderly are experiencing shortages of food and medicines. The ministry calls on the international community to act swiftly to ensure the entry of food and medications, as well as to support local production.
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