Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, aid officials say, with hunger now reportedly affecting civilians as well as journalists, doctors, and other personnel on the ground.

Gaza hospitals report nine more deaths from starvation as Israel’s blockade plunges enclave into worsening crisis.

Gaza's displaced are facing severe food shortages and limited aid amid the ongoing conflict. The constant Israeli bombardment, lack of sleep and search for food are overwhelming for Gaza's displaced population.

Heart-wrenching images of starving children in Gaza have sparked global outrage, exposing the scale of the region’s deepening hunger crisis. Malnutrition has claimed lives of 20 children in just three weeks.

Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians near food distribution hubs in southern Gaza, witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both saying it had become clear that the Palestinian militants did not want a deal.

It marks the latest setback in efforts to secure a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.