Hospitals in the Gaza Strip have recorded two new deaths “due to famine and malnutrition” in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s health ministry, Al Jazeera reports.

The latest count brings the total number of people starved to death in the territory to 113, the ministry statement said on Telegram.

 Demonstrators and journalists gather to protest against hunger in the Rimal district of Gaza City on July 19, 2025. — AFP/ Omar Al-Qattaa
Demonstrators and journalists gather to protest against hunger in the Rimal district of Gaza City on July 19, 2025. — AFP/ Omar Al-Qattaa

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