Gaza's Kids Still Starving Despite Aid Boost

The situation in Gaza is still dire. Even after a ceasefire was called, thousands of kids are still severely malnourished. The U. N. children's agency shared this troubling update. They said that in October alone, 9, 300 children needed treatment for severe malnutrition. That's a lot! Things were worse in August, but the numbers are still too high. A spokesperson for the agency said that the current numbers are five times higher than what they were in February. This shows that the aid coming in isn't enough. The spokesperson described meeting tiny babies struggling to survive, weighing less than 1 kilogram. It's a heartbreaking scene. More aid is getting in now, but there are still big problems. Delays, denials, and security issues are causing major obstacles. The spokesperson called for all crossings into Gaza to be open. They also mentioned that basic foods like meat are too expensive for most families. This is why malnutrition rates are still high. In August, a U. N. backed monitor found that half a million people in Gaza were facing famine conditions. That's a quarter of the population. Kids have been hit hard by hunger as the war continues. Experts warn that the effects of this malnutrition could last a lifetime.