European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the new maritime corridor to Gaza which she said would open by Sunday, though no vessels have yet to make it across and some details of the operation remained unclear.The Gaza health ministry says at least 20 children have died from malnutrition and dehydration, as some residents have resorted to eating leaves and animal fodder.The situation is particularly acute in northern Gaza, where no land crossings have been open for aid trucks.Mediators had hoped to secure a new truce in the war by the start of the fasting month of Ramadan on Monday, but each side has blamed the other for failing to reach a deal.In southern Gaza on Sunday, residents told AFP they were eager for aid to arrive.”I’ve been waiting since this morning… the situation is very tragic,” Mohammed Harara said.”They said there was a boat with humanitarian aid and that people would be able to eat,” said Mohammed Abu Baid, a displaced resident of Gaza City.”We won’t believe it until we see it.”
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