Gaza Crisis Deepens: Thousands of Children Killed Amidst Alarming Famine Risk
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to escalate, with UNICEF reporting that one in three Palestinians are now going days without food, pushing the region to the brink of famine.
According to Al Jazeera citing the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Gaza faces a grave risk of famine, with one in three people going days without food. This dire situation in Gaza is exacerbated by a devastating toll on children, as The Washington Post has published a list of 18,500 Palestinian children reportedly killed in the 22-month conflict, Khaama Press revealed.
The Washington Post’s comprehensive list, compiled from data provided by Gaza’s Health Ministry, includes the name, age, and brief life story of each child. The report highlights that over 900 children died before their first birthday, with hundreds more casualties spanning every age group up to 17. UNICEF has characterized Gaza as “the most dangerous place for children,” noting that the daily death toll is equivalent to an entire classroom being wiped out.
UNICEF’s analysis indicates a significant increase in acute malnutrition among young children, with over 320,000 at risk, and the malnutrition indicator in Gaza has already exceeded the famine threshold. The agency also reported that 162 Palestinians, including 92 children, have died from starvation in the territory.
As of mid-July, the conflict has resulted in over 60,000 deaths in Gaza, with children accounting for 31 percent of the casualties. The UN agency has urgently called for swift international action to address the deteriorating conditions and prevent further loss of life.
