For over two months, Gaza’s 2.3 million residents have faced a desperate scramble for survival as Israel’s closure of key border crossings has choked off access to food, medicine, and essential supplies. 🌍🍞 With international aid shipments at a trickle, UN agencies warn that 85% of households now lack access to basic medicines, while families report surviving on one meal a day.
The blockade, described by human rights groups as 'collective punishment,' has left hospitals overwhelmed and children malnourished. 🚑💊 'We’re watching people choose between buying painkillers or bread,' said a local volunteer via encrypted message.
Despite global calls for humanitarian corridors, diplomatic efforts remain stalled. With winter approaching and COVID-19 cases rising, the World Health Organization calls this 'a perfect storm of human suffering.' ⚠️ The situation highlights growing concerns about conflict-driven food crises worldwide.
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Trapped and starving: Gaza faces bleak reality amid Israeli blockade
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