No, a Gaza toddler having cerebral palsy does not mean Israeli starvation is a ‘lie’

An image of a severely malnourished Gazan toddler, Mohammed al-Mutawaq, went viral as evidence of starvation caused by Israel's blockade. It was later reported that the child also has cerebral palsy, a fact that was not initially included in every media report using his photo. Following this revelation, some pro-Israeli voices have claimed the case proves that starvation in Gaza is a lie. The update refutes this narrative, arguing that the child's pre-existing medical condition does not negate the impact of the blockade on food and humanitarian aid.