According to medical sources, four infants tragically passed away at Kamal Adwan Hospital, with seven others remaining in critical condition, facing imminent risks exacerbated by the prevailing drought and malnutrition crisis.

Meanwhile, at the Al Shifa Medical Complex, two infants were pronounced dead as a result of malnutrition, further highlighting the devastating impact of the blockade on the healthcare system in the besieged enclave.

The alarming rise in malnutrition among children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers in Gaza has been documented by the Global Nutrition Cluster, posing grave threats to their health and well-being.

Amid the 21st week of ongoing israeli aggression on Gaza, access to food and safe water has become increasingly scarce, while diseases continue to spread, compromising the nutrition and immunity of vulnerable populations and leading to a surge in acute malnutrition.

A recent report titled "Nutrition Vulnerability and Situation Analysis - Gaza" emphasizes the extreme conditions faced by residents, particularly in the Northern Gaza Strip, where access to aid has been severely restricted for weeks, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis. (ILKHA)