165 Children Have Starved to Death in Gaza

The Israeli siege and bombardment of Gaza have led to a massive hunger crisis that has killed at least 165 children. 

UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram said last week, “At least 165 children have died, painful, preventable deaths related to malnutrition during the war in the Gaza Strip.” Newborns are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition. 

Ingram reported that the number of babies born underweight has doubled since the start of the conflict. Nearly 50 babies every month are dying within 24 hours of birth. A total of 14. . .