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Starvation Crisis: 60,000 Palestinians Dead Amid Gaza Blockade

8/6/2025

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In July 2025, haunting images of a malnourished Palestinian child, Muhammad Zakariya Ayyoub al-Matouq, emerged, shedding light on the dire starvation crisis in Gaza. While Pro-Israel sources attributed his plight to a medical condition, the reality is stark: over 60,000 Palestinians have perished since October 2023, a tragedy deepened by the ongoing blockade.

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Story summary

In July 2025, haunting images of a malnourished Palestinian child, Muhammad Zakariya Ayyoub al-Matouq, emerged, shedding light on the dire starvation crisis in Gaza. While Pro-Israel sources attributed his plight to a medical condition, the reality is stark: over 60,000 Palestinians have perished since October 2023, a tragedy deepened by the ongoing blockade.