Surgeon shows humanitarian crisis in Gaza’s hospitals
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A surgeon working in southern Gaza says babies are arriving at hospital so malnourished that “skin and bones doesn’t do it justice.” He also describes what appears to be a disturbing pattern in the gunshot wounds of children arriving from food distribution sites.
Breakdown
- A surgeon reports worsening conditions in Gaza hospitals, with severe malnutrition among babies. 16s
- Blockade and limited aid have led to a catastrophic hunger crisis, especially affecting children. 1m 11s
- Several newborns have died from malnutrition, with mothers unable to produce milk and formula confiscated at the border. 2m 11s
- Children arriving from food distribution sites show a pattern of gunshot wounds, with families blaming Israeli forces. 3m 17s
- Medical staff are exhausted and undernourished, struggling to care for patients amid ongoing violence and shortages. 4m 2s
