More than 180 Gazans, including children, have been airlifted to Italy since the outbreak of the war. Marah Abu Zuhri, who arrived on Wednesday with her mother, succumbed to cardiac arrest less than 48 hours later. The University Hospital of Pisa reported severe muscle and weight loss attributed to malnutrition, which the UN has warned is becoming widespread in Gaza.

Israeli officials deny claims of famine, asserting that UN agencies are not effectively delivering aid. This tragedy comes amid reports that British MPs are pushing for the urgent evacuation of sick children from Gaza to the UK, which the Home Office has stated it intends to facilitate, albeit with certain security measures.

Simultaneously, Israel has announced plans to provide support for displaced residents in Gaza City, which has faced heavy bombardment. Reports describe catastrophic conditions, particularly in the Zeitoun district, where many have been forced to flee. According to Gaza's health ministry, the death toll related to starvation has risen alarmingly, underscoring the dire humanitarian crisis amid an ongoing military conflict.

The Israeli military maintains that its operations target terrorists and not civilians, while questioning the reliability of casualty figures reported by Hamas-run authorities. Since the conflict’s escalation, over 60,000 people have reportedly lost their lives.