DUBAI: Two months into Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, children in the besieged enclave continue to bear the brunt of a deepening humanitarian crisis, with aid agencies warning that Israel’s continued restrictions on relief supplies are exposing the population to malnutrition and disease.
Despite the Oct. 10 ceasefire, humanitarian groups say convoys carrying much-needed aid remain stuck at border crossings. Meanwhile, thousands of families displaced by two years of war are now enduring heavy rains in overcrowded shelters, heightening the risk of disease.
For displaced children, limited access to medical care and vaccinations could have long-term, irreversible consequences. Without timely medical intervention and proper nutrition, healthcare workers warn that children are far more vulnerable to illness and death.
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The UK-based charity Medical Aid for Palestinians has reported a rise in cases of child malnutrition, with medical facilities facing “critical shortages” of supplies needed to treat postwar health complications.
