The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said on Tuesday that 33 people had died of starvation in 48 hours.

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The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) stated on Wednesday that it has only managed to deliver 9,000 tons of food aid to the Gaza Strip since May 19.