Displaced Palestinian Woman at Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital Reports Five Days Without Food, Dizziness Amid Israeli Blockade

A displaced Palestinian woman sheltering at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza has reported not eating for five days amid an escalating humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing Israeli blockade and military operations in the Gaza Strip. She described symptoms of dizziness and inability to walk due to severe hunger. This case highlights the broader situation in Gaza, where thousands face acute food shortages and displacement. Reports from Gaza also describe children crying in food distribution lines and families expressing despair over the lack of food, with some facing daily threats to their survival. The hospital itself is struggling to provide basic necessities amid the crisis. Stories from Gaza include accounts of individuals caring for multiple orphaned grandchildren, underscoring the widespread suffering and resilience amid the blockade and conflict.