Many of these evacuated patients have serious congenital diseases, wounds, or amputations, according to the Italian foreign ministry.

The World Health Organization suggests that the reported figures on malnutrition may underestimate the true extent of the crisis in Gaza.

This situation has drawn international attention, with reports published by AFP via The Local Italy on August 16, 2025, reflecting ongoing global responses to the Gaza conflict.

Marah Abu Zuhri was part of a humanitarian mission that included her mother, and her death highlights the ongoing international efforts to provide medical aid to Gazans amid the crisis.

She was among 31 patients and their companions evacuated via three Italian air force flights, and was admitted to the University Hospital of Pisa, where she had a complex medical condition.

A 20-year-old Palestinian woman, Marah Abu Zuhri, who was severely wasted, died in Italy after being evacuated from Gaza for treatment, illustrating the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Recent evacuations supported by the World Health Organization have transferred 32 children and six adults to hospitals in Italy, Belgium, and Turkey, but over 14,800 patients still require medical evacuation, underscoring the scale of humanitarian challenges.

While Israel has increased food supplies into Gaza after a period of blockade aimed at pressuring Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies that Gaza is experiencing starvation, despite international reports and images of emaciated people.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about Israel's claims, citing images of hunger and questioning the severity of the crisis.