Children in Gaza are facing a dire humanitarian crisis, which is now

Children in Gaza are facing a dire humanitarian crisis, which is now

**Extreme malnutrition, food and medical crises, and psychological and physical trauma caused by violence** — three major dimensions. Below is a detailed analysis of their situation, according to a recent UNICEF report:

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### ❗ 1. **Malnutrition rates are increasing at an alarming rate**

* **In May alone** **5,119 children** aged 6 months to 5 years** were hospitalized for acute malnutrition.

* This is an increase of almost **50%** compared to April, and a **150% increase** compared to February.

* From the beginning of the year to the end of May (150 days), **16,736 children** (an average of 112 per day) received treatment for malnutrition.

🔎 *This means:*

* Malnutrition can be fatal for children, especially if left untreated.

* This is not only due to food shortages, but also **due to the inability to reach adequate and indiscriminate aid.**

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### 🧃 2. **Food, water and medicine shortages**

* The supply of **necessary nutritious food, safe water and medicine** for children is being disrupted.

* UNICEF says these are **man-made crises**, that is, complications deliberately created due to war and blockades.

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### 💥 3. **Children are also victims of violence**

* At least **19 deadly attacks** have occurred during food aid distribution.

* In more than half of these incidents, **children were killed**, indicating the extreme vulnerability of children.

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### 🧠 4. **Psychological trauma**

* Children are losing family members, their homes are being destroyed, and they are growing up in insecurity.

* Many children are growing up with **PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)** and **behavioral complications**.

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### 🔚 **In short: How are children in Gaza being affected now?**

| Topic | Situation |

| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |

| 🍼 Malnutrition | Increasing at an abnormal rate, increasing the risk of loss of life |

| 💧 Food-water | Supply is disrupted, aid is difficult to reach |

| 💣 Violence | Children are also direct victims |

| 🧠 Psychological impact | Deep psychological trauma, long-term effects |

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