300,000 in northern Gaza face famine, urgent aid needed
The Guardian — April 9, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC
Summary: In northern Gaza, 300,000 people face famine, with residents surviving on 245 calories a day. Malnutrition leads to increased amputations and infections. Aid groups struggle to deliver food, with World Central Kitchen halting operations due to safety concerns. Urgent calls for Israeli authorities to allow humanitarian aid access. Oxfam warns flooding the area with food alone won't solve the crisis. Tragic scenes of desperation and hunger unfold daily.
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