Another Palestinian infant succumbed to malnutrition in Gaza on Friday, marking a grim milestone as Israel’s blockade pushes the region closer to famine. The child, whose frail body couldn’t withstand severe hunger, died at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza – one of nine lives lost to starvation in just 24 hours, according to local health officials. 🍼🚨
UN agencies sound the alarm: Over 260,000 children under five now face “immediate risk” of starvation as aid trucks remain blocked at closed border crossings. “This isn’t just a crisis – it’s a collapse of humanity,” said a UNICEF representative, urging immediate action.
💡 Why it matters: Gaza’s healthcare system, already battered by months of conflict, lacks resources to treat malnutrition. Parents report feeding kids animal feed as food supplies vanish. Meanwhile, global leaders debate solutions while children’s survival hangs in the balance.
