Defense for Children Palestine, 25.07.2024
Ramallah, July 24, 2024 – “There was no formula milk due to the Israeli siege, and there was no milk in my breasts due to the lack of nutrition and the prevention of the entry of aid,” the mother of three-month-old Anwar Al-Khudari from Al-Shujaiya, east of Gaza city told Defense for Children International – Palestine.
„I was displaced in Al-Shifa Hospital, along with my husband, and my only son, Anwar,” she continued.
Little Anwar died in Kamal Adwan Hospital from malnutrition on February 14.
“My son cried all night from hunger. His temperature rose and he started having convulsions. He passed away four days later,“ said Anwar’s mother.
Anwar is one of at least several dozen Palestinian children who have died in the Gaza Strip due to malnutrition and dehydration in recent months…