A three-month-old baby boy, Yahya, has become a tragic symbol of Gaza’s escalating hunger crisis after dying of starvation, his family and doctors confirmed. “We couldn’t find baby formula or food to feed him,” said his aunt, Najla Al-Najjar, highlighting the dire shortages gripping the region.
Hospital Overwhelmed by Malnutrition Cases
Dr. Ragheb Warsh Agha at Al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital in Gaza City reported a surge in children suffering from malnutrition and chronic diarrhea due to the lack of baby milk. “Families are desperate,” he said, as medical facilities strain under the crisis.
Starvation Deaths Spike Amid Blockade
In the past 24 hours alone, 15 people starved to death in Gaza, according to Reuters. Palestinian officials warn that hunger-related fatalities are now rising rapidly, with at least 101 deaths reported since October 2023—including 80 children, most in recent weeks.
Food stocks collapsed after Israel halted aid to Gaza in March, later easing restrictions in May with new measures to “prevent diversion to militant groups.” Critics argue the policies have deepened suffering, leaving families scavenging for basics. As the conflict drags on, Gaza’s youngest pay the highest price. 🌍🆘
