'No food when I gave birth': Malnutrition rises in Gaza as Israeli blockade enters third month
Summary
A five-month-old baby in Gaza called Siwar is malnourished and, due to a continuing blockade by Israel, her specific diet needs are not being met. This is causing problems for many in Gaza, with cases of acute malnutrition skyrocketing and multiple aid kitchens closing due to lack of supplies.Key Facts
- Siwar Ashour, a five-month-old baby in Gaza, is suffering from heavy malnutrition.
- She requires a special type of milk formula that is unavailable due to the ongoing Israeli blockade.
- The blockade by Israel, now in its third month, is causing serious food shortages in Gaza.
- The United Nations has identified 10,000 cases of acute malnutrition among children in Gaza since January.
- Due to the food shortage, prices have gone up by as much as 1400%.
- Many charity kitchens providing food to the people of Gaza have had to close down.
- Some kitchens run by charity are also suffering from looting incidents.
- Israel has blocked all humanitarian aid and other supplies from entering Gaza.
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