The death toll from malnutrition caused by Israel’s forced starvation policy in Gaza has risen to 453 people since October 2023, the enclave’s Health Ministry said.

A ministry statement on Tuesday said that 150 children were among Palestinians who died of malnutrition and famine in the territory, with food and other essential supplies blocked by a longstanding Israeli blockade.

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      12 天前

      I think they were referring to dehydration but yeah, cholera probably isn’t good for anyone.

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      12 天前

      People die from dehydration much faster than from starvation tho. If you are already not that healthy and only have access food with little water in it, then 2 days without water will kill you. If you drink polluted water then you might get diarrhea which means you lose even more water and then you are definitely dead.