The BBC has amended an article after initially reporting that Marah Abu Zuhri, a Gazan woman evacuated to Italy, died of malnutrition. The change followed statements from Israeli authorities that she was being treated for leukaemia, and a hospital in Pisa described her condition as 'very complex.' Italian media reported severe malnutrition, but medical tests for leukaemia were inconclusive, leaving the exact cause of death uncertain. The BBC's original headline and social media post drew widespread criticism for alleged misinformation and bias, prompting the broadcaster to update its coverage and issue an explanatory note. The incident has reignited debate over media reporting on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the responsibilities of news organisations in conflict zones.

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