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Gaza Hunger Crisis Escalates Amid Israel-UN Blame Game Over Aid Distribution

A catastrophic hunger crisis is unfolding in Gaza, with widespread malnutrition and reports of starvation deaths as humanitarian aid fails to reach those in need.

Israel and the United Nations are locked in a public dispute, each blaming the other for the bottleneck: Israel claims it has allowed aid trucks into Gaza but that the UN is not distributing them, while the UN says Israeli restrictions and red tape are blocking access and movement. The US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), now a major player in aid distribution, faces criticism for alleged abuses and ineffective operations, with some former contractors reporting violence against desperate civilians at aid sites. International organizations and governments are calling for urgent, unrestricted access to deliver life-saving aid, but the situation continues to deteriorate as negotiations for a ceasefire and hostages' release stall.

The crisis has sparked global outrage and intensified scrutiny of both Israeli policy and the effectiveness of international humanitarian efforts.

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