A spiraling hunger crisis is gripping Gaza, with dozens of international aid organizations warning that Israel's ongoing blockade is pushing the territory toward mass starvation.
Medical workers, aid staff, and journalists are now among those at risk of dying from hunger, as hospitals become overwhelmed and unable to care for malnourished patients. Reports indicate that dozens, including infants and children, have died from starvation in just the past 48 hours, while hundreds have been killed trying to collect food aid. The United Nations and humanitarian groups accuse Israel of deliberately restricting aid, creating chaos and exacerbating the crisis, while Israel denies responsibility and blames logistical issues.
Calls for urgent international action are mounting as the situation is described as a 'horror show' and the risk of famine becomes imminent.
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