The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is escalating as families face severe food shortages under a prolonged blockade that has lasted over two months. Health professionals warn of imminent mass starvation, with Dr. Ahmad Al-Farra from Nasser Hospital predicting severe malnutrition within a week. As the blockade—imposed by Israel as part of military operations against Hamas—keeps essential supplies, including food and medical aid, from entering, the population is descending into desperation. Many families, reliant on aid, are struggling to feed their children, and community kitchens are running out of food.
Children are particularly vulnerable; cases of malnutrition are surging, with over 9,000 children treated for acute malnutrition this year. Hospitals are filled with malnourished kids like Ossama Al-Raqab, a 5-year-old suffering from cystic fibrosis who has lost significant weight and cannot even sit up. Health officials report anticipated deaths due to starvation, with pediatric fatalities expected to rise sharply.
The ongoing Gaza blockade is believed to have led to a doubling of severe malnutrition cases since March. With bakeries closed and agricultural lands destroyed, humanitarian aid is dwindling, leaving families to resort to begging for food. Newborns and sick children are most at risk, suffering from a lack of resources. The blockade, which Israel defends by claiming it pressures Hamas, has been criticized internationally as a violation of humanitarian law—or using starvation as a weapon of war. As desperate families struggle for survival amidst ongoing conflict and a collapsing healthcare system, the future remains bleak for the people of Gaza.
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