Gaza baby’s skin rots as war and hunger tighten their grip – Middle East Monitor

On a rooftop in Gaza, Umm Mohammed al-Masri cradles her sick 7-month-old son, Ramadan, who suffers from a bacterial infection exacerbated by contaminated water and lack of medical care amidst ongoing war and malnutrition. Since October 2023, Israeli attacks have claimed over 61,700 Palestinian lives, including many children, while humanitarian aid remains severely restricted, deepening the crisis.

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