Gaza
Gaza mothers struggle to breastfeed as hunger worsens under siege
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Palestinian mothers in Gaza face mounting obstacles to breastfeeding their infants as widespread hunger intensifies under the ongoing blockade, Al Jazeera English reported. Malnutrition and food scarcity are undermining mothers' ability to produce adequate milk, forcing many to seek support resources that remain scarce across the territory.
The crisis reflects the broader humanitarian emergency gripping Gaza, where access to basic supplies and medical care has deteriorated sharply. Mothers report difficulty sustaining their own nutrition while attempting to meet their babies' needs, compounding health risks for infants already vulnerable to disease and malnutrition.
