Hunger Crisis Kills 159 Palestinians, 90 Children, Gaza

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached dire levels, with severe malnutrition causing the deaths of many, including infants and young children. A two-year-old boy, Ahmad Samir Abdel Aal, recently died weighing far below the expected weight for his age, highlighting the worsening famine due to Israel's blockade and military actions since October 2023. Infant formula is nearly nonexistent, forcing families to resort to unsafe feeding alternatives like chickpea paste and boiled herbs, risking further health complications. Human rights organizations such as B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights accuse Israel of committing genocide by systematically dismantling Palestinian society and Gaza's healthcare system. International legal actions are underway, with the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and a genocide case pending at the International Court of Justice. Meanwhile, Israeli officials argue that Hamas and a lack of international cooperation obstruct aid delivery, complicating the humanitarian response.