Summary
Malnutrition rates in Gaza are escalating, with emergency treatments dwindling, risking the future of an entire generation, as reported by a World Health Organisation official. Since Israel’s blockade began in March, hunger has reached alarming levels, affecting half a million people, with over 20% of children in a northern Gaza hospital suffering from acute malnutrition. WHO’s Rik Peeperkorn warned that without sufficient food, clean water, and healthcare, children could face stunting and cognitive impairments, while UNRWA’s Philippe Lazzarini accused Israel of using food deprivation as a weapon of war.
