Little Yahya’s Story: Facing Hunger in Gaza

Hey friends! Have you ever felt super hungry? Maybe you missed lunch and your stomach was growling. 🍽️ Now, imagine feeling that way every day. This is what some children in Gaza are experiencing right now.

Who Was Yahya?

Yahya was a tiny baby boy, just three months old. Sadly, he passed away because his family couldn’t find any baby formula or food to feed him. 😢 His aunt, Najla, said, “My family couldn’t find baby formula or food to feed him.”

Why Is This Happening?

In Gaza, many families are struggling to get enough food. Hospitals are seeing many children who are very weak because they don’t have enough to eat. Doctors are worried because they are running out of food and medicine to help people.

What’s Causing the Shortage?

There is a conflict between Israel and Gaza. Because of this, supplies like food, water, and medicine aren’t getting into Gaza easily. Even though some trucks are bringing in supplies, it’s not enough. The United Nations says that 600 trucks of aid are needed every day, but only about 146 are getting through.

How Many People Are Affected?

Many people are going hungry. At least 101 people have died because they didn’t have enough food, including 80 children. 😔 Around 600,000 people are suffering from not having enough to eat in Gaza right now, and this includes 60,000 pregnant women.

What Are People Doing About It?

Lots of aid organizations are asking for help. Over 100 groups have warned that many more people could starve if nothing changes. They are calling for an end to the fighting and for more aid to be allowed into Gaza.

Why Should We Care?

It’s important to know what’s happening in other parts of the world. By learning about Yahya’s story, we can understand how conflicts affect real people, especially children just like us.

What Can We Do?

You can talk to your parents and teachers about ways to help. Maybe we can support organizations that are sending food and supplies or spread the word so more people know what’s happening.

A Final Thought

Let’s keep Yahya and all the children of Gaza in our thoughts. Together, we can hope for a world where no child goes hungry. ❤️

Reference(s):

'We couldn't find baby milk': Boy dies of starvation in Gaza

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