The Government Media Office in Gaza announced on Saturday that the number of child fatalities from malnutrition has risen to 66 due to Israel's closure of border crossings, intensified siege, and blockade on infant formula, nutritional supplements, and food supplies.

In an official statement, the office expressed grave concern and condemnation over the increasing number of children dying from acute malnutrition, attributing this directly to Israel's continued closure of crossings and prevention of essential nutritional supplies for vulnerable groups - particularly infants and patients.