Scared and malnourished - footage from Gaza shows plight of children and aftermath of Israeli strike
Summary
Footage from Gaza shows the difficult situation for children after an Israeli strike on a hospital in Khan Younis. A BBC cameraman was slightly injured while filming the incident that killed and injured many people. Malnourished children like five-month-old Siwar Ashour face serious health challenges due to limited supplies.Key Facts
- An Israeli strike hit a hospital's parking area in Khan Younis, Gaza, causing deaths and injuries.
- The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas leader hiding under the hospital.
- A BBC cameraman was slightly injured while reporting from the scene.
- Many families were at the hospital, including those meeting children returning from treatment abroad.
- Siwar Ashour, a five-month-old baby in Gaza, suffers from severe malnutrition and a skin infection.
- Siwar can only consume a special milk formula due to allergies, which is scarce.
- Plans are in place to evacuate sick children from Gaza to countries like the UAE and Jordan for treatment.
- Some Gaza families are already in Jordan for their children’s medical care due to injuries or illness.
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