Today in Focus How will the UK’s recognition of Palestine help those starving in Gaza?
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Jul 31, 2025 
Nick Maynard, a consultant surgeon and volunteer for medical aid, shares haunting stories from Gaza's hospitals, revealing the harrowing malnutrition and hunger faced by many. Emma Graham-Harrison, chief Middle East correspondent for The Guardian, analyzes the implications of the UK's recognition of Palestine amid the crisis. The discussion raises questions about effective humanitarian intervention, the challenges of aid distribution, and the urgent need for action to alleviate suffering in the region.
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Hunger Sparks Hospital Gunfight
- Nick Maynard saw extreme malnutrition and thinness among Gaza's people this visit.
- A gunfight broke out at the hospital over scarce food, showing severe hunger tensions.
Tragic Death of Malnourished Girl
- Surgeon Nick operated all night trying to save an 11-year-old girl with severe esophageal injuries.
- Despite efforts, she died due to lack of adequate nutrition and care resources.
Confiscated Infant Formula Kills Babies
- Four premature newborns died during Nick's visit due to lack of formula and malnourished mothers.
- Doctors' formula brought from abroad was confiscated at Israeli border, worsening infant starvation.