The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening as Medecins Sans Frontieres reports that 25% of young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women screened are malnourished. Rates of severe malnutrition in children under five have tripled in the past two weeks, linked to policies of starvation. The head of the main UN agency serving Palestinians noted that frontline staff are fainting from hunger as starvation deaths increase. France has announced it will recognize Palestinian statehood, prompting mixed reactions from various nations, including support from the Palestinian Authority and criticism from Israel and the U.S.
According to Medecins Sans Frontieres, a quarter of Gaza's young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women screened last week were malnourished. Rates of severe malnutrition in children under five have tripled in the last two weeks alone, attributed to Israel's policy of starvation.
The head of the main UN agency for Palestinians stated that frontline staff are fainting from hunger amidst rising starvation deaths in Gaza.
Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognize Palestinian statehood, expressing hope for lasting peace in the Middle East. This decision was met with anger from Israel and support from the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, and other countries.
Senator Marco Rubio criticized France's recognition of Palestinian statehood, calling it 'reckless'.
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