The death of 20-year-old Marah Abu Zuhri in Italy after her evacuation from Gaza reveals the alarming malnutrition crisis as humanitarian concerns escalate in the region.
Tragic Death of Malnourished Gazan Woman Highlights Humanitarian Crisis
Tragic Death of Malnourished Gazan Woman Highlights Humanitarian Crisis
A severely malnourished woman from Gaza dies in Italy after evacuation, underlining the dire conditions in Gaza.
In a heartbreaking event, a 20-year-old woman from Gaza, identified as Marah Abu Zuhri, has died shortly after being flown to Italy for urgent medical treatment. Abu Zuhri was severely emaciated and arrived in Pisa on an emergency flight organized by the Italian government. Tragically, she suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away less than 48 hours after her arrival, according to the University Hospital of Pisa. The hospital noted that her condition was exacerbated by extreme malnutrition, a situation echoed by the UN's warnings of widespread malnutrition in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict.
The event shines a spotlight on a critical humanitarian crisis as Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, with over 180 individuals, including children, evacuated to Italy since the onset of hostilities. Reports indicate that this week alone, 31 patients suffering from severe medical issues arrived in Rome, Milan, and Pisa. In the UK, calls have intensified for the government to facilitate the evacuation of vulnerable children from Gaza, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer advocating for a swift response.
Meanwhile, Israeli authorities announced plans to provide humanitarian aid, including tents for residents of Gaza City as they shift populations to "safe zones". However, the situation in Zeitoun, heavily hit by airstrikes, is reported as catastrophic, with mass displacements and significant casualties.
Reports from Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry indicate that malnutrition is claiming lives, with over 250 hunger-related deaths recorded. In contrast, Israeli officials deny widespread malnutrition, attributing the crisis to Hamas’s actions. Since the beginning of the conflict, casualties have surpassed 60,000, raising serious concerns about the humanitarian implications of the ongoing violence.
