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Gaza: Disturbing Increase in Deaths from Starvation

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The attacks and Israeli ground operations are having a devastating impact on the civilian population of Gaza, which was already in a critical situation. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that the crisis has intensified, leading to the closure of nearly half of the centers dedicated to treating malnutrition. This is especially concerning in the northern part of the Strip, where famine was declared a month ago. The reduction in care capacity is hindering the identification of new victims of the food crisis and complicating the treatment of hundreds of children suffering from severe malnutrition.

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric has reported that since the declaration of the food emergency, the Ministry of Health in Gaza has confirmed the deaths of at least 162 people, including 32 children, due to starvation. Additionally, the ministry has issued an urgent call for blood donations, as the critical shortage of supplies is severely affecting hospitals amid the escalation of violence.

The situation is further exacerbated by the forced displacement of thousands of civilians fleeing south in Gaza, displaced by the Israeli offensive in the city. Many are forced to take refuge in precarious conditions, in tents or temporary shelters, while others sleep exposed among the rubble of what were their homes.

Despite the growing need for humanitarian assistance, Israel has allowed only seven of the twelve requested humanitarian missions to enter, which drastically limits access to essential aid. OCHA has reminded that, according to international law, it is crucial for humanitarian workers to have safe and unrestricted access to assist those in greatest need during this grave crisis.

Source: MiMub in Spanish

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