A morgue worker in Gaza City's Al Shifa hospital carefully undressed six-week-old Youssef al-Safadi, revealing his frail frame on a cold metal table. His ribs were prominent, and his stomach was sunken.
Youssef's family reported that he died on Tuesday due to malnutrition. His father, Adham al-Safadi, explained that they were unable to provide any milk or essential supplements for the infant. He added that if such items were available, they would cost a significant amount.
Doctors and humanitarian organizations have expressed grave concerns about a rapidly escalating hunger crisis in the besieged Palestinian territory. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that four children were among fifteen individuals who died from severe malnutrition within a single day. The ministry later announced additional deaths attributed to malnutrition.
NBC News was unable to independently verify the exact figures at the time.
Over a hundred aid organizations issued a warning about the spread of "mass starvation" in Gaza, with aid workers also experiencing food shortages. The United Nations' humanitarian agency reported that Gazans were collapsing in the streets due to the crisis.
5 Comments
Muchacho
Absolutely devastating! How are we not outraged at the massive starvation?
Comandante
The world should force the parties into an agreement now.
Bella Ciao
If the children suffered, why the parents don't attempt to go out of the city?
Raphael
Do they have any valid reasons for their issue?
Donatello
How can we look away from this suffering? We must donate and support relief efforts.