UNICEF has been forced to close 21 malnutrition treatment centers in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli military operations and evacuation orders. The closures come as Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian emergency, exacerbated by Israel's blockade of aid into the enclave. UNICEF has thousands of aid parcels ready for delivery but has been unable to gain access. The crisis in Gaza has intensified since the resumption of hostilities in March, with aid agencies warning of the risk of famine and a collapse of basic health services.

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