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UN Reports Dire Hunger Crisis in Blockaded Gaza

7/20/2025

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Hamas has condemned Israel for what it calls a "crime against humanity," claiming the blockade has starved Gaza's 2 million residents. UN reports highlight the dire situation, with children suffering severe malnutrition and 69 fatalities linked to hunger. The healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, prompting urgent calls for international intervention to alleviate the crisis.

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Hamas has condemned Israel for what it calls a "crime against humanity," claiming the blockade has starved Gaza's 2 million residents. UN reports highlight the dire situation, with children suffering severe malnutrition and 69 fatalities linked to hunger. The healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, prompting urgent calls for international intervention to alleviate the crisis.