Amid ongoing Israeli blockade and attacks, the Gaza Strip is facing a severe food crisis, with at least 66 children having died due to malnutrition, according to Gaza’s government media office. The primary cause of this crisis is the restriction on the entry of milk, nutritious food, and other humanitarian aid.
In a statement on Saturday, the media office described the Israeli blockade as a “war crime,” accusing it of being a deliberate act to “systematically starve children to death.” They further stated, “The ongoing crimes against Gaza’s children and the shameful silence of the international community reflect utter disregard for humanity.”
On Saturday, Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least 60 Palestinians, including 9 children. In Gaza City’s Tufah neighborhood, two airstrikes destroyed several residential buildings. A local resident, Mahmoud Al-Nakhala, recounted, “We were sitting peacefully when a call from an unknown number instructed us to evacuate the entire block. Now, the area is completely obliterated.” Expressing frustration, he added, “The world watches children die and buildings collapse, yet remains silent. How can such inhumanity persist?”
