Gaza Faces Catastrophic Hunger Crisis, Exacerbated by War and Siege

The death of 10-year-old Yazan Kafarneh highlights the dire malnutrition affecting Gaza's children amid Israel's campaign against Hamas.

Yazan Kafarneh, a 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, became the face of starvation in Gaza, dying from complications related to malnutrition.
Five months into Israel’s campaign against Hamas, hundreds of thousands in Gaza are on the brink of starvation, with aid deliveries severely restricted.
At least 20 Palestinian children have died from malnutrition and dehydration, with many victims also suffering from pre-existing health conditions.
The World Health Organization reports a spike in acute malnutrition among children under age 2 in northern Gaza to about 15%, and roughly 5% in the south.
World leaders, including President Joe Biden, are calling for increased efforts to deliver aid to Gaza, with the U.S. military setting up a floating pier to facilitate supply movement.