According to the criteria of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 22% of Gaza's population currently faces high levels of food insecurity, during the ongoing conflict.
According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, 3,500 children are near death, due to malnutrition and lack of food in Gaza at the end of 2024.
In Gaza, families go for check-ups for malnourished children at the Ard Al-Insan Association, a local medical clinic, supported by UNICEF.
According to the U.N., towards the end of August 2024, nearly 15,000 children in the Gaza Strip suffered from malnutrition, with 2,288 children suffering from "severe acute malnutrition."
The population of Gaza decreased by 6% since the war with Israel, as about 100,000 Palestinians left the area, while more than 55,000+ are presumed dead, according to a December 31 report from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.
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Ceasefire Deal
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been reached, with hostages set to be released after over 15 months of conflict. The deal also includes a prisoner exchange, offering hope for peace despite ongoing violence in Gaza.
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The European Commission has unveiled a €120 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza, bringing total EU assistance since 2023 to over €450 million. The package will support food, healthcare, sanitation, shelter, and protection, with swift delivery in collaboration with UN and humanitarian partners.
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Shoppers in Khan Younis marketplace as Israel's cabinet prepares to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The agreement includes a six-week truce, Israeli troop withdrawal, prisoner exchanges, and increased aid to Gaza, where millions face a humanitarian crisis.
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Gaza residents have expressed relief following the announcement of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, while many remain affected by the conflict. The agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, includes a six-week truce, a gradual troop withdrawal, and a hostage-prisoner exchange.
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