The ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza has created a dire situation for Palestinian children, many of whom are starving. Following a total blockade that began on March 2, the region is at a 'critical risk of famine,' as food remains inaccessible despite available supplies. Though Israel has agreed to allow some aid to cross the border in recent days, significant delays persist, exacerbating the crisis. The World Health Organization reports numerous children have already died from malnutrition, and thousands more are at risk, underscoring the urgent need for effective aid delivery.
Imagine a child at home, crying. She is inconsolable, screaming for food. A neighbor tries to offer some bread; the door is blocked.
Israel began a total blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza on March 2, putting the region at 'critical risk of famine,' according to food-security experts.
The World Health Organization stated... 57 children had reportedly died from malnutrition... More than 14,000 children under 5 are at risk of 'severe acute malnutrition'.
While aid struggles to reach them, the truth remains that children are starving, needlessly, due to delays in humanitarian assistance.
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