UN Report Reveals Dire Child Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict and Blockade

Nearly 55,000 children under the age of five in Gaza are at risk of acute malnutrition, with more than 12,800 suffering severe wasting, according to a recent comprehensive study published by the United Nations. This crisis unfolds after two years of relentless conflict and crippling food shortages caused by ongoing military operations and stringent aid restrictions imposed by Israel. Who Bears Responsibility for the Humanitarian Catastrophe? The figures, derived from screenings of approximately 220,000 children across Gaza’s health centers between January and August 2024, paint a grim portrait: nearly one in six young children suffer from life-threatening malnutrition. This condition—acute...