Distressing new photos of two skeletal-looking Palestinian children have emerged amid the continued war of words over the plight of the people in Gaza.
The war-ravaged enclave is reportedly in the grip of a major famine amid claims vital aid reaching civilians has either stalled or been seized by Hamas terrorists.
The situation has sparked desperate calls for action from the United Nations (UN), as fears of a humanitarian crisis erupting continue to grow.
So far, 212 people, including 98 children, have reportedly died of malnutrition according to unconfirmed figures by the Hamas-run health ministry, with 11 more deaths reported last night.
The latest harrowing images to come out of the Gaza strip appear to show a severely emaciated two-year-old crying out as he is treated in hospital.
