WHO reports the death of 27 children from malnutrition in the Gaza Strip since October

MADRID, 4 Abr. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, reported this Wednesday that at least 27 children have died from malnutrition in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israeli attacks last October. initiated in response to the Islamic Resistance Movement’s (Hamas) assault on Israel.

“According to reports, 27 children have died of malnutrition in Gaza since October 2023. This figure will increase if there is no immediate ceasefire and security is not guaranteed to increase aid,” he posted on his website. social X, formerly known as Twitter.

Israel’s continuous attacks against the civilian population, against humanitarian workers and against vital infrastructure for the population have caused a serious humanitarian crisis in the enclave, which has begun to suffer food shortages, especially in the northern area, the most affected part and where the Israeli ground offensive began.

The Israeli Army began its operations against the Gaza Strip following the Hamas attacks on October 7, which left 1,200 dead and 240 hostages, of whom a hundred have already been released. Since then, Palestinian authorities have reported the deaths of almost 33,000 Palestinians in Gaza, in addition to nearly 440 in the West Bank and East Jerusalem due to the actions of Israeli security forces and settlers.Copy to clipboard

Print

Post Views: 1.035