Two, including a baby, die of malnutrition in northern Gaza

GAZA: A young woman and a two-month-old baby were pronounced dead today due to drought and malnutrition in the northern Gaza Strip, medical sources have confirmed. With the tragic death of the young woman and the infant, the documented toll of victims dying from malnutrition and drought as a result of the Israeli blockade imposed on the region has now reached 25. The Gaza Strip, especially the northern region, is grappling with severe shortages in food, water, medication, and fuel. Even the aid reaching the southern region of the enclave has been insufficient, particularly with the displacement of over 1.3 million people from northern Gaza to the south, notably to Rafah. The Israeli occupation forces not only prevent the entry of humanitarian aid into northern Gaza but also intentionally target citizens as they await the arrival of desperately needed aid supplies. This has resulted in the tragic murder of hundreds of civilians and injuries to many more. The World Health Organization has warned that malnut rition is particularly exacerbated in the northern region, where infrastructure destruction and shortages in water, food, and medication have prevailed since the beginning of the ongoing Israeli aggression. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA