News Center- The ongoing Israeli attacks and restriction on the entry of food and other basic items have been deteriorating the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The consumption of expired canned food causes many cases of poisoning, the Palestinian government said in a statement.

Children are more affected by starvation and infectious diseases

Children are more affected by starvation and infectious diseases, the statement emphasized, indicating that Israel follows its policy of starving and prevents civilians in Gaza from receiving treatment.

“The Israeli army directly targets municipal officials trying to reopen water pipelines that provide water to the Gaza Strip,” the statement said, adding that Israel targets civil defense teams.

At least 37,598 Palestinians killed since Oct.7

At least 37,598 Palestinians, including 15,694 children and 10,279 women have been killed and 86,032 others injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, the Gaza’s health ministry said in a statement on Sunday.