The latest reports reveal the dire consequences of malnutrition in Gaza, with a young woman succumbing to her condition shortly after evacuation to Italy for medical care.
Gazan Woman's Tragic Death Highlights Malnutrition Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict
Gazan Woman's Tragic Death Highlights Malnutrition Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict
A 20-year-old woman evacuated from Gaza to Italy dies from severe malnutrition while receiving treatment.
In a heartbreaking incident, Marah Abu Zuhri, a 20-year-old woman from Gaza, tragically passed away in a hospital in Pisa, Italy, just two days after being flown there for medical treatment. Her severe emaciation was evident upon arrival, leading to her death from cardiac arrest on Friday. This harrowing event occurred under a humanitarian evacuation initiative by the Italian government, which has brought more than 180 individuals, including children and adults, to Italy since the outbreak of the conflict. The Italian University Hospital of Pisa confirmed her critical state was a product of the widespread malnutrition affecting thousands in Gaza, as noted by UN agencies.
In recent days, thirty-one patients, all suffering from serious medical conditions, arrived in Rome, Milan, and Pisa. British lawmakers are now calling on their government to expedite the evacuation of sick and injured children from Gaza, following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's earlier pledge for a similar initiative. Meanwhile, the Home Office has indicated efforts to evacuate hundreds of children swiftly, although biometric checks are deemed necessary before any entry into the UK.
In parallel, Israel has announced its plans to provide residents of Gaza City with temporary shelters, amid ongoing military occupancy and heavy bombardments in regions like Zeitoun. Reports from local authorities reveal a catastrophic humanitarian situation, citing at least 36 fatalities from recent strikes, alongside other deaths attributed to malnutrition, which the Hamas-run health ministry estimates have now exceeded 250.
Israel maintains that it acts against terrorists rather than civilians and disputes the malnutrition claims. The ongoing conflict has resulted in staggering casualty figures, with more than 60,000 deaths reported since fighting began.
In recent days, thirty-one patients, all suffering from serious medical conditions, arrived in Rome, Milan, and Pisa. British lawmakers are now calling on their government to expedite the evacuation of sick and injured children from Gaza, following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's earlier pledge for a similar initiative. Meanwhile, the Home Office has indicated efforts to evacuate hundreds of children swiftly, although biometric checks are deemed necessary before any entry into the UK.
In parallel, Israel has announced its plans to provide residents of Gaza City with temporary shelters, amid ongoing military occupancy and heavy bombardments in regions like Zeitoun. Reports from local authorities reveal a catastrophic humanitarian situation, citing at least 36 fatalities from recent strikes, alongside other deaths attributed to malnutrition, which the Hamas-run health ministry estimates have now exceeded 250.
Israel maintains that it acts against terrorists rather than civilians and disputes the malnutrition claims. The ongoing conflict has resulted in staggering casualty figures, with more than 60,000 deaths reported since fighting began.
