Gaza
Israel's starvation policies stunt Gaza children's growth.
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Six-year-old Amira Rashid lies too weak to move on a mattress in a Gaza City room, her hands bruised from intravenous drips, according to Middle East Eye. The child is among Gaza's youngest facing severe malnutrition as Israeli restrictions on aid have created what medical staff describe as permanent developmental damage to her body and mind.
Widespread food scarcity across Gaza has left children stunted and unable to develop normally, with health workers warning of long-term consequences. The humanitarian crisis has intensified as blockade policies limit the entry of supplies needed to sustain the population, leaving families without adequate nutrition for their children during critical growth periods.
