Starvation crisis deepens in Gaza as haunting images of emaciated children surface; 48 dead in three weeks, 20 are kids. Photo/X.
Gaza Starvation:
Gaza has shaken the world with harrowing images of starving children all over the internet highlighting the extent of the starvation crisis in the region, showing severely the region is facing as more childrendie of malnutrition. The disturbing photographs, which surfaced this week, show Palestinian children visibly wasted away, with bones jutting through their fragile bodies.
In one widely circulated image, a small child is seen being cradled by his mother, his spine and ribs prominently visible. Other photos show children, their bodies ravaged by hunger, crying out in desperation for food.
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, at least 48 people have died from malnutrition-related causes in the last three weeks alone. Among the dead are 20 children.
Medical professionals in Gaza say the crisis is spiraling out of control, with hospitals flooded by starving children, many of whom are now too weak to cry or move.
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“Humans are well developed to live with caloric deficits, but only so far,” said Dr. John Kahler, a pediatrician and co-founder of MedGlobal, who has volunteered in Gaza twice during the war.
“It appears that we have crossed the line where a segment of the population has reached their limits,” he added.
“This is the beginning of a population death spiral.”
Israel has blamed the worsening humanitarian situation on Hamas, accusing the militant group of interfering with food distribution as fighting continues. At the same time, the United Nations has reported major challenges in delivering aid to the enclave, citing Israeli restrictions and the ongoing conflict.
More than two dozen Western-aligned countries, along with over 100 humanitarian and human rights organizations, issued an open letter this week warning that Palestinians were teetering on the brink of famine. The letter cited Israeli-imposed restrictions and what it described as “massacres” at aid distribution points.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry swiftly rejected the claims, stating that it had facilitated the entry of approximately 4,500 aid trucks into Gaza since lifting a complete blockade in May. The ministry added that another 700 trucks were currently awaiting pickup by the UN.
Israel insists that while it remains committed to allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza, controls are necessary to prevent the supplies from falling into Hamas’ hands.
The distressing images surfaced just as the United States announced it was pulling its negotiators out of ongoing cease-fire talks. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Thursday that Hamas had failed to show genuine interest in reaching a deal with Israel.
“While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith,” Witkoff stated.
“We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home and try to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza,” he added.
Also Read: What Is Next For Gaza Ceasefire As US Withdraws From Talks?
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
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