A 5-month-old Palestinian baby suffering from severe malnutrition died in her mother’s arms in Gaza Friday, one of the latest victims of a starvation crisis that has generated international outrage but continues to deepen.

Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, aid officials say, with hunger now reportedly affecting civilians as well as journalists, doctors, and other personnel on the ground.

Five-month-old Zainab Abu Halib died weighing less than when she was born—starved, not sick. Denied essential baby formula amid Israel’s blockade and war, her death highlights the worsening malnutrition crisis in Gaza,

Experts warn that Gaza is nearing famine, citing Israel’s blockade and military offensive following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in malnutrition and disease,

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says 127 people have died from malnutrition-related causes, including 85 children.

In the face of global anger, Israel announces planned humanitarian pause in civilian centres to enable aid distribution.

Cease-fire negotiations between Israel, Hamas, and the U.S. have broken down, with President Trump’s special envoy blaming Hamas for the impasse. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is rapidly escalating.

Gaza faces a malnutrition crisis, with nearly half a million people - many of them children - at risk of starvation with hospitals overwhelmed. Learn more.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is escalating, with health officials warning that 15 people, including four children, have died due to malnutrition in just the last 24 hours. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports as international pressure mounts on Israel to allow more aid into the region.

Over 113 in Gaza have died from famine and malnutrition amid war, siege, and collapsing humanitarian aid routes.