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20-Year-Old Palestinian Dies Amid Gaza Famine Crisis

8/18/2025

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Marah Abu Zuhri, a 20-year-old Palestinian woman, died in Italy from severe malnutrition after evacuation from Gaza.
The UN indicates a worsening famine in Gaza, affecting one-third of the population.
Since the conflict began, over 180 children have been evacuated to Italy, yet thousands still require urgent medical care.

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Marah Abu Zuhri, a 20-year-old Palestinian woman, died in Italy from severe malnutrition after evacuation from Gaza.
The UN indicates a worsening famine in Gaza, affecting one-third of the population.
Since the conflict began, over 180 children have been evacuated to Italy, yet thousands still require urgent medical care.