Gaza faces a grave risk of famine, with one in three people experiencing prolonged food deprivation. UNICEF reports that over 320,000 young children are at risk of acute malnutrition, surpassing the famine threshold. The humanitarian situation has worsened dramatically due to ongoing conflict, with significant casualties, including over 60,000 Palestinians dead since October 7, 2023. Among these, 18,000 are children. Individuals like 17-year-old Atef Abu Khater have succumbed to malnutrition amidst failing healthcare services. Palestinian civilians are enduring extreme hardship from bombardments and forced starvation, leading to widespread insecurity and suffering.
"Today, more than 320,000 young children are at risk of acute malnutrition. The malnutrition indicator in Gaza has exceeded the famine threshold."
"We are at a crossroads, and the choices made now will determine whether tens of thousands of children live or die. The suffering is most acute in Gaza where children are dying at an unprecedented rate."
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