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23-07-2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned Israeli attacks on its facilities in central Gaza, including a staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah, which were damaged and looted. The Israeli military has launched a ground operation in the area, displacing tens of thousands of civilians and exacerbating a severe hunger crisis. The UN has warned of a collapsing health system and widespread malnutrition, with 33 people, including 12 children, reported dead from malnutrition in the past 48 hours.
Entities: World Health Organization, Israel, Gaza, Deir al-Balah, United Nations • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-07-2025
The head of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City reported that 21 children died from malnutrition and starvation over the past three days. The UN warned that lifelines keeping people alive in Gaza are collapsing, with growing reports of malnutrition among children and adults. The situation is dire due to Israel's blockade and militarization of humanitarian assistance, with 600,000 people suffering from malnutrition symptoms.
Entities: Gaza, Al-Shifa hospital, United Nations, Israel, Hamas • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-07-2025
The article reports on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Aid workers, doctors, and journalists are struggling to survive as they face starvation alongside the people they are trying to help. The Israeli blockade has severely restricted the flow of aid into Gaza, leading to a critical shortage of food, clean water, and medical supplies. The international community, including 111 humanitarian organizations and 28 Western nations, has condemned Israel's actions, calling for an end to the blockade and a ceasefire. The situation is described as 'inhumane' and 'untenable', with reports of people dying from starvation and being shot while seeking aid.
Entities: Israel, Hamas, Gaza, UN, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-07-2025
Over 100 aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam, have warned of 'mass starvation' in Gaza, where more than 2 million people face severe shortages after 21 months of conflict. Israel denies blocking aid, but aid agencies say permissions are limited and coordination is a challenge. The US is pushing for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridor, with envoy Steve Witkoff set to join talks in Europe.
Entities: Gaza, Israel, Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, United States • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-07-2025
The Gaza food situation is described as 'the worst it's ever been' by a charity worker, with reports of widespread hunger and desperation. The UK has promised £40m in humanitarian aid, but charity workers warn that more needs to be done to address the crisis. The situation has been exacerbated by a recent tank attack on a tent encampment in western Gaza City, killing at least 12 people. The international community, including 25 countries, has called for a ceasefire and criticized Israel's aid delivery model.
Entities: Gaza, Save The Children, David Lammy, Israel, Hamas • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform