Starvation Deaths in Gaza Reach Over 460 Amid Ongoing Blockade

Hospitals in Gaza have reported a rising death toll due to starvation and malnutrition, with at least 460 Palestinians, including 154 children, having died under these conditions, exacerbated by the ongoing Israeli blockade. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification declared Gaza in a state of famine in August 2025, and since then, deaths have continued to climb amid severely limited aid deliveries, which meet only about 14% of the population's needs. The Gaza Health Ministry also reported that recent Israeli attacks have killed dozens and injured hundreds more, further straining medical and humanitarian resources. Families in Gaza are witnessing severe malnutrition affecting children like eight-year-old Amir Shaheen, who lost half of his body weight before succumbing to famine-related causes. Despite international pressure, aid trucks entering Gaza are insufficient and inconsistent, perpetuating what has been described as a policy of "managing the famine." The blockade and restricted aid flow have led to catastrophic conditions for more than half a million people, with UN agencies warning of worsening child malnutrition rates.