The European Commission, the US, the UK, and other countries are mobilizing aid to Gaza through a new emergency maritime aid corridor to address the urgent humanitarian crisis. At least 20 people have died from malnutrition in Gaza since the conflict began, highlighting the dire need for immediate assistance.
Reports from the Palestinian Ministry of Health and local journalists indicate that the current food aid drops are insufficient to meet the growing needs of the population. Save the Children's President and CEO, Yanti Seripto, emphasized the critical situation in Gaza, where children are not only facing violence and trauma but are also succumbing to hunger.
Yanti Seripto stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire to halt the ongoing violence and allow aid workers to deliver essential supplies safely. Despite efforts to bring in aid, logistical challenges and ongoing conflict have severely limited the distribution of food, water, and other necessities to families in Gaza.
Save the Children's experience at the Rafa crossing revealed the obstacles faced in delivering aid, with a significant decrease in the number of trucks entering Gaza daily. The organization highlighted the struggles in reaching vulnerable populations, particularly in the northern region, where thousands have been deprived of essential resources for an extended period.
The impact on children in Gaza is devastating, with reports of overcrowded hospitals, lack of medical equipment, and infants being sent home to die due to limited resources. The combination of violence, malnutrition, and trauma has left children in Gaza in a precarious situation, with nowhere safe to seek refuge.
Yanti Seripto's firsthand account underscores the urgent need for increased aid delivery and a cessation of hostilities to prevent further loss of life in Gaza. The international community's support is crucial in addressing the escalating humanitarian crisis and providing essential assistance to those in need.
