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UN: 2,733 Gaza Children Diagnosed with Acute Malnutrition as Aid Blockade Limits Relief Efforts

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Updated Jun 7, 2025, 12:07 PM

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly, with acute malnutrition among children under five reaching alarming levels. According to the United Nations and UNICEF, 2,733 children were diagnosed with acute malnutrition in the second half of May 2025, out of nearly 50,000 screened, representing a rise from 4.7% to 5.8%. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are also severely affected, with malnutrition rates between 17% and 18% in some areas. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder described the crisis as the "destruction of a society, brick by brick, child by child," warning of famine, relentless bombardment, and widespread desperation for food.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that only 38% of health centers in Gaza are functional, all partially, and over 640,000 people have been displaced in the past three months. The blockade and restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities have severely limited the delivery of humanitarian aid, with only about 20 aid trucks allowed into Gaza, according to UN officials. Germany's Foreign Minister has called for faster and more effective delivery of aid through United Nations agencies. UNICEF emphasized that the current conditions represent the worst time ever for women and children in Gaza, with children entering a deadly nutritional phase due to the blockade. The UN has urged the opening of all Gaza crossings to allow unhindered access for humanitarian organizations. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that families are struggling to obtain food, with many returning injured and empty-handed amid ongoing violence. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has repeatedly requested cooperation and evidence from Israel regarding serious allegations against the agency but has received no response. The overall situation continues to worsen, with calls for an immediate ceasefire and urgent humanitarian intervention to prevent further loss of life and societal collapse in Gaza.

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🟥 “They seemed devastated and distressed after trying to get food for their children, returning instead wounded and empty-handed. Outside, there were screams, sirens, a constant avalanche of new patients in the emergency room” Nour Alsaqa, MSF in #Gaza 👇