Dozens of Palestinians starved to death under Israel's blockade of Gaza

Gaza is experiencing a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by an Israeli blockade that has persisted for over three months. Reports indicate that at least 57 Palestinians have starved to death, predominantly children, the elderly, and the sick. The area's Government Media Office condemned this blockade, advocating for international intervention to virtually reopen borders for humanitarian aid. With supplies languishing at the Egyptian border and community kitchens exhausting their resources, the situation is increasingly dire, as reported by Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud, who witnessed children scavenging for food, marking a deeply troubling point for the enclave.

‘The use of food as a weapon of war has reached horrific levels in Gaza,’ said a spokesperson from Gaza's Government Media Office. ‘We call on the international community to act.’

‘I have seen children rifling through rubbish, desperately searching for canned food,’ reported Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud. ‘The situation has become critical.’

Janan Saleh al-Sakafi, a baby girl, tragically succumbed to malnutrition and dehydration, highlighting the human toll of this blockade,

Ahmad al-Najjar shared, ‘Finding a single meal has become an impossible quest for many families in Gaza due to ongoing shortages.’

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