Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: Starvation Under Siege

With no food entering northern Gaza for a month, many Palestinians are desperate, trying to survive on lentils and flour amid ongoing Israeli military operations. Hospitals report severe malnutrition, and fears grow that Israel aims to depopulate the north. International calls urge Israel to increase humanitarian aid access.

The situation in northern Gaza has reached a critical stage as the Israeli siege continues, leaving Palestinians with minimal food supplies. With no new food allowed into the area for the past month, residents are left rationing dwindling stocks of lentils and flour.

Hospitals in Gaza City report severe malnutrition cases, more than 4,780 in September, marking a stark increase compared to July's 1,100 cases. Desperate families describe their daily struggle, risking their lives to search bombed-out buildings for scraps of food.

International pressure mounts on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid, as a recent UN panel warns of imminent famine. The US has pressed Israel to permit at least 350 trucks per day into Gaza, but access remains limited, sparking concerns of a humanitarian disaster.

(With inputs from agencies.)