Gaza Conflict: Rising Death Toll from Hunger a Stark Reminder of Starvation as a Weapon of War

Mar 6, 2024 | Leïla Choukroune
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The deaths of more than 100 Palestinians who had been waiting for an aid convoy on February 29 were a grim reminder of the catastrophe unfolding daily in Gaza. While an independent investigation has yet to establish clear responsibilities for the tragedy, the toll from Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip grows ever higher.

Five months into the conflict, deaths from hunger and thirst are beginning to mount. A report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs quoted claims by the Ministry of Health in Gaza on March 3 that 15 children had died of malnutrition and dehydration at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, with another six considered to be at grave risk of dying.