By Hatem Khaled, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Olivia Le Poidevin
GAZA/CAIRO/GENEVA (Reuters) - Palestinian baby Jenan Alskafi died in Gaza on Saturday after malnutrition and digestive problems, which her doctor said could not be treated because of a total Israeli blockade that aid agencies believe is undermining the entire population's health.
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