Malnutrition
The devastating reality of starvation in Gaza
In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a heart-wrenching story has emerged that highlights the dire consequences of Israel’s blockade on essential food supplies revealing the reality of issues in Gaza. Four-year-old Abdullah Abu Zerka, who recently passed away in a Turkish hospital due to malnutrition, has become a symbol of the man-made […]
UK to evacuate critically ill Gaza children for medical treatment
A group of 30 to 50 critically ill and injured Palestinian children will be evacuated from Gaza to the UK for medical treatment in the coming weeks. This government-backed operation, coordinated by the Foreign Office, Home Office, and Department of Health, marks a significant step in addressing the healthcare crisis in Gaza. The children will […]
UN Warns All Children Under Five in Gaza at Risk of Malnourishment
The United Nations has warned that all children under the age of five in Gaza are at risk of life-threatening malnourishment, amid growing reports of starvation-related deaths as Israel continues to block aid from entering the besieged Gaza Strip. The UN’s World Food Programme said children in this age bracket – around 320,000 in number […]
Starvation and Malnutrition Deaths Mount at Food Aid Sites
The United Nations has reported a staggering number of Palestinians killed while attempting to access food in Gaza. According to Thameen Al-Kheetan, UN human rights office spokesman, “As of July 21, we have recorded 1,054 people killed in Gaza while trying to get food; 766 of them were killed in the vicinity of GHF sites […]
UN Sounds Alarm as 1 in 10 Children in Gaza Malnourished
A United Nations agency has raised concerns about the alarming rate of malnutrition among children in Gaza, with one in every 10 children screened in clinics run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) found to be malnourished. The situation is dire, with child hunger surging across the territory amid the continuing Israeli […]