Starvation and death afflict children in Gaza as the United Nations warns of an “almost inevitable” famine, with Israel continuing its aggression amid calls for a ceasefire.
At least 15 children have reportedly died from starvation and dehydration in a single hospital, capturing haunting images of emaciated infants.
World Health Organization workers, visiting hospitals in northern Gaza for the first time since October, discovered severe malnutrition, starvation deaths, fuel shortages, and destroyed hospital buildings.
Aid organizations blame Israel for impeding food trucks’ entry into Gaza, calling it a war crime and urging Israel to fulfill its responsibility as the occupying power. The UN food agency’s aid convoy was reportedly turned away by Israeli forces, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Despite US military planes dropping meals, aid agencies emphasize the inefficiency of this approach.
The dire situation raises concerns about long-term impacts on children’s health and development, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian intervention.
