Gaza Faces Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis Amid Starvation and Disease

As the siege tightens, Gaza's population confronts a dire hunger crisis, with millions at risk of famine and disease, calling for urgent international intervention.

• The entire population of Gaza is experiencing hunger at crisis levels, with a significant risk of famine as hostilities and restricted humanitarian access persist.
• Nearly 3 in 4 Palestinians in Gaza are drinking from contaminated water sources, exacerbating the health crisis.
• Israel's campaign has led to the worst hunger and famine crisis since World War II, with a quarter of Gaza's population facing famine.
• The situation in Gaza is deteriorating at an unprecedented speed, with children dying of hunger and disease as aid is blocked.
• International calls for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid are urgent to prevent mass death from starvation and disease.

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