Deaths from hunger rising in Gaza, says WHO – Middle East Monitor

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening, with deaths caused by hunger and malnutrition increasing at a worrying rate. This comes amid the ongoing Israeli blockade and severe difficulties in delivering humanitarian aid.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO’s director-general, said at a press conference on Thursday: “Malnutrition is widespread and hunger-related deaths are rising,” which he described as…