Gaza is facing a severe food crisis, with more than 100 humanitarian aid agencies warning that the population is on the brink of starvation.

Ten Palestinians died due to famine and malnutrition over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health on Wednesday. More than 70 children have died from malnutrition in Gaza since the beginning of the year, according to the WHO.

Humanitarian aid agencies are warning that their staff inside Gaza are starving alongside the civilians they are trying to help

Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians near food distribution hubs in southern Gaza, witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say.

After Israel blames UN for aid bottleneck, spokesperson says approvals haven't been granted to pick up or distribute aid from sites in Strip; also rules out UN cooperation with GHF

Mr Ghebreyesus noted that 95 per cent of households in Gaza face severe water shortages, with daily access far below the minimum needed for drinking, cooking, and hygiene.

U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned for months that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one.

A man carries a sack as Palestinians gather to receive aid provided by UNRWA including food supplies, after Israel says it has ceased entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, outside a distribution center,