The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported a continuing rise in deaths due to famine and malnutrition amid the ongoing Israeli blockade. As of August 26, 2025, the total number of starvation-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip has reached 303, including 117 children. Recent daily death tolls have fluctuated, with reports of eight deaths including two children on August 23, eight deaths including one child on August 24, and three deaths on August 26. Medical officials have highlighted the severe malnutrition crisis, noting that approximately 320,000 children are suffering from severe malnutrition and that hospitals are overwhelmed, with 120 malnourished children currently receiving treatment at the Nasser Medical Complex. The blockade has also hindered humanitarian aid efforts, exacerbating the crisis. UNRWA has called for massive aid deliveries, with warehouses in Jordan and Egypt holding supplies. The situation remains critical, with health authorities urging urgent large-scale humanitarian responses to address the worsening famine and its impact on civilians, especially children.