Atef Abu Khater, a 17-year-old from Gaza, died from malnutrition after his weight dropped from 70kg to 25kg. Hospitalized due to severe complications from lack of food and medical care, he became one of thousands suffering from malnutrition in the region. His death reflects the dire situation in Gaza, where at least 169 Palestinians have died from starvation since the onset of the ongoing conflict in October 2023. Relatives described him as a former sports champion, mourning his tragic loss and highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis.
Atef Abu Khater weighed just 25kg before his death. He had lost significant weight due to malnutrition during the ongoing blockade on aid in Gaza.
He was one of thousands suffering from severe malnutrition. His family described him as a local sports champion who ultimately succumbed to starvation.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports at least 169 Palestinians, including 93 children, have died from starvation and malnutrition since the conflict began.
Footage showed a relative mourning as they pointed to the visible bones of Abu Khater's ribcage, highlighting the severity of his condition.
Collection
[
|
...
]