Good morning. With Israeli airstrikes in Gaza continuing to escalate, there are mounting signs that children living under the bombardment are developing symptoms of severe trauma. While some aid has crossed from Egypt into Gaza, the World Food Programme is warning that the humanitarian situation for the 2.3 million people trapped there is catastrophic.
Meanwhile, early childhood centres across Australia are sounding the alarm over severe staff shortages that they say are putting children and babies at risk. They are struggling to fill thousands of roles while battling headwinds including post-pandemic burnout and the sector’s low pay.
