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After months of warnings that Israel’s siege is causing famine, children begin to die in Gaza (apnews.com)

submitted 8 months ago by t3rmit3@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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Israel largely shut off entry of food, water, medicine and other supplies after launching its assault on Gaza following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel — allowing only a trickle of aid trucks through two crossings in the south.

After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza under Israel’s bombardment, offensives and siege, children are starting to die.

The ultimate, intended outcome of Israel's humanitarian blockade of Gaza is beginning.

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[–] gum_dragon@lemm.ee 4 points 8 months ago

I almost screamed at my phone when I read that