Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: 290,000 Children at Risk of Starvation, 57 Dead Amid International Condemnation
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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated, with reports indicating that around 290,000 children are on the brink of death due to starvation, as Israel continues to block the entry of food, medicine, and other forms of humanitarian aid. The blockade, which has been in place since March, has led to severe malnutrition among the population, with at least 57 Palestinians, mostly children, having died from malnutrition since the Israeli offensive began on October 7, 2023. Additionally, 1.1 million children lack sufficient food to survive, and 3,500 children face imminent death due to the crisis.
Aid agencies, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), have warned that the situation in Gaza is beyond imagination, with food supplies nearly exhausted. The World Food Programme has reported that its food stores are empty, signaling an imminent famine. The blockade has also prevented the entry of essential supplies like water, medicine, and fuel, exacerbating the crisis. UNRWA has highlighted that 66,000 children in Gaza are suffering from severe malnutrition due to Israel's starvation policy.
The international community has expressed deep concern over the ongoing situation. The French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot strongly condemned Israel's plan to seize control of the Gaza Strip, describing it as unacceptable and a violation of international law. China has also voiced opposition to Israel's military operations in Gaza, calling for an effective ceasefire and a return to political negotiations. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, while Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice.
Efforts to mediate a ceasefire continue, with Qatar, Egypt, and the United States involved in negotiations. Despite the challenges, Qatar has emphasized the need for international pressure to ensure sufficient humanitarian aid reaches Gaza. The blockade and military operations have led to a death toll of 52,615 Palestinians since October 2023, with 118,752 injured. Since resuming its offensive on March 18, Israel has killed over 2,500 people and injured more than 6,700 others. Gaza's population is now facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity, classified as Phase Five on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).
290,000 children are on the brink of starvation in Gaza.
3,500 children face imminent death.
1 million children lack sufficient food to survive https://t.co/qfKB5Qnppb
Five-month-old Suwar Ashour is one of thousands of children wasting away in Gaza, as hospitals report a surge in famine-level malnutrition
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France's voice is clear and proactive: Israel's security, release of hostages, disarmament of Hamas, and especially a two-state solution.
The Israeli plan to invade Gaza will not lead to peace. We condemn it.
France is looking for peace, not escalation. #DirectAN https://t.co/15fcVXsafQ
