Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced Tuesday the death of three Palestinians due to famine and malnutrition, recorded in Gaza hospitals over the past 24 hours.

The medical sources reported that the total number of victims of famine and malnutrition has risen to 303, including 117 children, according to the Palestinian news agency (WAFA).

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen amid the blockade and shortages of food and medical supplies, as severe famine overlaps with the genocide war waged by Israel since Oct. 7, 2023.

Since March 2, 2025, the Israeli occupation authorities have closed all crossings with the Gaza Strip and have prevented most food and medical aid from entering, causing famine to spread within the Strip.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) warned that malnutrition rates among children under five have doubled between March and June due to the ongoing blockade.

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that malnutrition rates in Gaza have reached alarming levels, with the deliberate blockade and delayed aid resulting in many deaths. Nearly one in every five children under five in Gaza City suffers from severe malnutrition.