A displaced Palestinian woman sheltering at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza reported not having eaten for five days amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by Israel's blockade and military operations in the Gaza Strip. She described symptoms of dizziness and inability to walk due to starvation. The situation reflects widespread hunger and displacement affecting thousands in Gaza, with hospitals struggling to provide basic necessities. Additional reports highlight the severe impact on vulnerable populations, including elderly patients suffering from multiple illnesses compounded by malnutrition, and children queuing for food without access to adequate nourishment. Journalists in Gaza have undertaken a hunger strike, consuming only water and salt to protest the Israeli policies leading to widespread deprivation. The crisis has forced some residents to desperate measures, such as attempting to sell personal belongings to cover burial costs for family members who have died from starvation-related causes. An 8-year-old child in Gaza was noted to ask for bread at night, unaware of the severity of the starvation crisis. These accounts underscore the deepening humanitarian emergency in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict and blockade.
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Mariam's 8-year-old son often asks for bread at night before sleep. "He doesn't understand what starvation means. He just thinks I forgot to cook," she said. Read stories of Gazans haunted by hunger https://t.co/0zh6sDrlfn #MideastStories https://t.co/wQ0MnjPTrv