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 days ago

      People die from dehydration much faster than from starvation tho. If you are already not that healthy and only have access to 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.

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      12 days ago

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