In the past week, Gaza has witnessed more tragic deaths linked to hunger and military strikes, as humanitarian conditions worsen under ongoing conflict. Among the victims are a teenager searching for food, a young girl in a displacement camp, and a man weakened by months of malnutrition.
Abdullah Jendeia, 19, was killed while attempting to secure flour for his family. His sister recounted how he insisted on making the dangerous journey to an aid distribution point, despite her pleas for him to stay. Hours later, he was shot dead by Israeli forces near the Netzarim Corridor, a restricted military zone. His family remembers him as a cheerful young man with dreams of starting a business after the war.
In another heartbreaking case, eight-year-old Sela Mahmoud perished in a strike on her displacement camp in northern Gaza. Her mother, who had left briefly to collect food, returned to find her daughter dead and two other children severely injured. Sela, who had been suffering from hunger, had told her mother she longed for a simple meal of lentils.
Ahmed Alhasant, 41, succumbed to malnutrition after months of food shortages. His health deteriorated rapidly, his weight dropping by more than half. His family took him to a hospital, only to be told he needed food, not medicine. A former satellite technician and football enthusiast, Ahmed passed away at home, leaving behind grieving relatives who described him as kind and resilient.
Meanwhile, 29-year-old Mohamed Kullab was killed in an airstrike while resting in his tent in Khan Younis. His brother-in-law recalled their last conversation, in which Mohamed promised to help secure flour for the family. Known for his warmth and responsibility, his death has left his siblings without their primary caregiver.
As aid organizations warn of “mass starvation” spreading across Gaza, Israeli officials deny restricting humanitarian supplies, instead accusing Hamas of diverting aid. The UN reports that conditions are deteriorating rapidly, with acute malnutrition affecting at least 10% of Gaza’s population.
The stories of these individuals highlight the devastating human toll of the ongoing crisis, where hunger and violence continue to claim innocent lives.
