The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that approximately 60,000 children in the Strip suffer from severe malnutrition, exposing them to serious health complications.

This comes as the Israeli blockade on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip continues, with no aid delivered since March 2, 2025.

The ongoing blockade has exacerbated the situation in Gaza, home to 2.3 million people, with essential supplies such as food, medical aid, and water severely restricted. The Ministry of Health has warned that the lack of proper nutrition, clean water, and the continued ban on vaccines, particularly against polio, will further deteriorate the health conditions of children in the Strip.

The situation has become catastrophic, with 21 nutrition centers closed, and approximately 350 children suffering from severe malnutrition facing difficulty receiving essential care. The United Nations and the World Food Programme have confirmed that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating, with hundreds of thousands of residents suffering from hunger.

Furthermore, the Israeli occupation forces disrupted the water supply by stopping the flow of water from the Israeli company Mekorot, which provides approximately 70% of Gaza's water needs.

For its part, the United Nations confirmed that there is no evidence that Hamas is diverting aid, as Israel claims. Humanitarian circles warned that every day without essential supplies brings Gaza closer to a devastating famine crisis.

As the war escalates, the situation of Gaza's children is becoming increasingly desperate, as the international community calls for urgent action to address the growing humanitarian catastrophe.