Over 320 deaths, 300 abortion due to Israel’s starvation policy in 80 days
GAZA, May 21 (YPA) – The Gaza-based Government Media Office announced on Tuesday that the starvation policy imposed by the Israeli occupation authorities on the Gaza Strip for more than 80 days has led to the deaths of 326 people, including dozens of patients and elderly people, in addition to over 300 abortion due to food and medicine shortages and the prevention of aid entry.
The office said in a news statement that since March 2, 2025, the occupation has prevented the entry of any trucks carrying humanitarian aid or fuel into the Strip, at a time when humanitarian needs be estimated at more than 44,000 trucks during this period, to secure the minimum levels of food, medicine, and basic needs for approximately 2.4 million Palestinians living under siege.
The statement added that the complete siege has caused 58 deaths due to direct malnutrition and 242 deaths due to lack of food and medical treatment, most of whom are elderly, in addition, 26 patients with kidney failure have died due to malnutrition, as a result of the malnutrition provided for their condition.
“More than 300 miscarriages have also been recorded due to the lack of essential nutrients for pregnant women,” the statement added, “The humanitarian situation has reached a “state of complete collapse,” with blood donation campaigns failing due to general malnutrition, while hospitals suffer from a severe shortage of blood units amid an influx of thousands of injured.”
It described what is happening as a “systematic crime of genocide” being committed by “Israel” against civilians, holding the occupation fully responsible from the crime, and accusing the United States, Britain, Germany, and France of complicity and participation in this crime through their unlimited military and political support for the occupation.
The office statement called on the international community, the United Nations, and humanitarian and human rights organizations to take immediate and urgent action to save the remaining population, demanding the opening of all land crossings and the entry of at least 500 aid trucks daily, in addition to 50 fuel trucks, to ensure the continuity of operations for medical and vital facilities.
It also called on the International Criminal Court to take legal action against the occupation leaders, considering them “war criminals,” and called for them to be held to international accountability for the crimes and violations committed against civilians in Gaza.
The statement concluded by emphasizing that the Palestinian people in Gaza “face the test of survival amidst an ongoing holocaust,” warning that history would not be merciful to those who remain silent or participate in this crime against humanity.
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