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Gaza Famine: 461 Dead, Children Suffer Most Amid Conflict

12/27/2025

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In Gaza, malnutrition affects children, including 12-year-old Hoda Abu al-Naja, who has lost a third of her weight amid a famine worsened by Israeli food restrictions.
Health authorities reported 461 malnutrition-related deaths, including 157 children, since the conflict escalated.
Israeli officials claim Hamas hoards supplies, while aid groups warn of deprivation.
Four members of Palestine Action in the UK continue hunger strikes to protest detention as their health deteriorates.

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In Gaza, malnutrition affects children, including 12-year-old Hoda Abu al-Naja, who has lost a third of her weight amid a famine worsened by Israeli food restrictions.
Health authorities reported 461 malnutrition-related deaths, including 157 children, since the conflict escalated.
Israeli officials claim Hamas hoards supplies, while aid groups warn of deprivation.
Four members of Palestine Action in the UK continue hunger strikes to protest detention as their health deteriorates.