The evidence of acute hunger, rampant malnutrition, and lurking famine in Gaza has become undeniable. UN affiliates have published detailed reports, and the July 29 assessment by Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) provides up-to-date information. Photographs show wailing children thrusting their bowls forward at distribution points amid the rush of adults, who are also seeking food and more likely to obtain it. Journalists tell of emaciated Gazans trudging for miles each day to reach food distribution stations, of which there aren’t many anymore. Add to this the numerous photographs of distraught mothers cradling their skeletal babies. Many of these starving infants may be beyond saving. Gaza’s hospitals—IDF strikes have damaged or destroyed 94% of them—are overwhelmed by the number of cases and lack sufficient nutritional supplements and medical supplies. What’s more, their doctors and nurses themselves are weak from hunger…..more
