The total number of deaths from starvation in the Gaza Strip has increased to 154 people.
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- The total number of deaths from starvation in the Gaza Strip has increased to 154 people.
The total number of deaths from malnutrition due to the blockade in the Gaza Strip has increased to 154 people, including 89 children. This was announced on July 30 by the Ministry of Health of the Palestinian enclave.
"Over the past 24 hours, seven new deaths from hunger and malnutrition have been reported in hospitals in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of deaths from hunger and malnutrition to 154, including 89 children," the Telegram channel said.
According to the ministry, over the past 24 hours, 104 victims and 399 injured people have been admitted to medical institutions. In total, since the beginning of the conflict with Israel on October 7, 2023, the death toll has increased to 60,138 people, 146,269 were injured.
On July 27, journalist Muhammad Mattar told Izvestia about queues near a charity kitchen in the Gaza Strip. According to him, the food crisis in the region has worsened due to the closure of checkpoints, the shelling of the charity kitchen and its employees by the occupation forces.
On the same day, July 27, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) introduced a daily humanitarian pause in the fighting in Gaza. It was clarified that such measures are in effect in areas where the IDF conducts operations. They also included Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaz. The day before, on July 26, the Israeli army announced the resumption of air drops of humanitarian aid to residents of the Gaza Strip in order to refute Hamas rumors of famine among residents.
In turn, The Jerusalem Post reported on July 25 that there is a problem of food insecurity in the Gaza Strip. Despite this, Israel, according to JP, is trying to convince the UN to send 900 trucks with humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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