Photos of Gaza's worsening food crisis

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Experts warn that Gaza is nearing famine, citing Israel’s blockade and military offensive following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in malnutrition and disease, with a large portion of Gaza’s 2 million residents now starving.

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