A photo of a malnourished Gazan child, Muhammad, went viral, fueling claims of Israeli-caused famine. International media outlets presented the image as evidence of a humanitarian crisis, blaming Israel. However, Muhammad's mother revealed he suffers from a muscle disorder requiring specialized care, not simply starvation. HonestReporting highlighted inconsistencies, revealing a healthy sibling in the background. The blame for the situation is attributed to Hamas's actions prolonging the conflict and the UN's failure to distribute aid, while the media is criticized for disseminating unverified information.

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