Death toll from hunger in Gaza rises to 235

The death toll from hunger in the Gaza Strip has increased to 235 people, 106 of whom are children. This was announced on Wednesday, August 13, by the enclave's Ministry of Health.

"The total number of victims of hunger and malnutrition has reached 235 people, including 106 children," the department's Telegram channel says.

It is specified that in the last 24 hours, eight deaths from hunger have been registered, including three cases among children. In addition, 123 dead and 437 injured people were admitted to hospitals in the Gaza Strip during the day.

"We survive on a pot of lentils — and often not even that"

Gazans told Izvestia about ivs for starving children and shelling near humanitarian aid trucks.

On July 27, journalist Muhammad Mattar informed Izvestia about queues outside a charity kitchen in Gaza. According to him, the food crisis in the region has worsened against the background of the closure of checkpoints, the shelling of the charity kitchen and its employees.

On August 4, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turku stated that Israel's refusal to provide civilians in the Gaza Strip with access to food could be qualified as a crime against humanity.

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