A catastrophic hunger crisis is unfolding in Gaza, with reports of widespread malnutrition and starvation, especially among children.
Israel and the United Nations are locked in a public dispute, each blaming the other for the failure to distribute urgently needed humanitarian aid. Israel claims it has facilitated the entry of hundreds of aid trucks, accusing the UN of refusing to distribute supplies, while the UN and other organizations say Israeli restrictions and red tape are the main obstacles. Meanwhile, the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faces criticism for alleged abuses at aid sites and for failing to alleviate the crisis.
The international community is increasingly alarmed, calling for immediate, unrestricted aid access to prevent further loss of life.
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