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Nineteen Palestinians die of hunger in Gaza in 24 hours, health official says [View all]
At least 19 Palestinians have died from hunger in the past 24 hours in Gaza, according to an official from the Hamas-run health ministry
Dr Khalil al-Daqran, spokesperson for al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, tells the BBC that the situation in Gaza’s hospitals has become critical.
"Nineteen people, including children, have died of hunger," he says.
"Hospitals can no longer provide food for patients or staff, many of whom are physically unable to continue working due to extreme hunger."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cvg9ky87dpdt?post=asset%3Ad4e9fe39-46df-48d5-86c2-c97a0e066977#post
Dr Khalil al-Daqran, spokesperson for al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, tells the BBC that the situation in Gaza’s hospitals has become critical.
"Nineteen people, including children, have died of hunger," he says.
"Hospitals can no longer provide food for patients or staff, many of whom are physically unable to continue working due to extreme hunger."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cvg9ky87dpdt?post=asset%3Ad4e9fe39-46df-48d5-86c2-c97a0e066977#post
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