‘Let The Children Eat’: Israel Is Starving Gaza To Death, Doctors And Experts Warn

Dr. Razan Al-Nahhas recently returned to Chicago after volunteering in Gaza, where she treated malnourished children at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital for two months. The children’s health did not improve quickly due to severe malnourishment and dehydration, caused by Israel’s ongoing attacks and blockade on food and aid deliveries.

Numerous health care workers, including Dr. Brennan Bollman, shared their experiences of treating patients in Gaza’s dire conditions, where malnutrition contributes to a worsening humanitarian crisis. Over 9,000 children have been treated for acute malnutrition this year, with hundreds more in need of help. The situation is exacerbated by the lack of food and medical supplies, with more than 50 children already having died from malnutrition-related causes.

The World Food Program’s supplies have run out, and the World Health Organization lacks the resources to address the urgent need in Gaza. The blockade prevents adequate aid from reaching the population, leading to widespread starvation and suffering. Health experts warn that Gaza is on the brink of a famine, with many children and families facing severe malnutrition and health complications.

Doctors in Gaza struggle to save lives with limited resources and face challenges of their own, working long hours with little food. The blockade’s impact is not just physical but also mental, affecting children’s brain development and overall well-being. The ongoing crisis calls for immediate action to prevent further suffering and loss of life in Gaza.