Archive · 21 Aug 2025
UNRWA Warns of Dying Children Amid Gaza Operation
The head of UNRWA is worried that kids in Gaza City, who are already not eating well, might die because of a new military operation.
There are six times more kids who are not getting enough food now compared to March.
He thinks the situation is like a famine, where not enough food is getting to the people who need it, intentionally.
He believes many kids will not be able to handle the new challenges.
The group that coordinates aid from Israel, COGAT, says they are trying hard to get help into Gaza.
UNRWA chief warns of potential deaths of malnourished children in Gaza City.
Data shows a six-fold increase in malnourished children in Gaza City since March.
Lazzarini states many children will not survive due to malnutrition amid the military operation.
He described the situation as a "manufactured and fabricated famine."
COGAT has stated they invest considerable efforts to ensure aid reaches Gaza.
- Who
- UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini and malnourished children in Gaza.
- What
- UNRWA chief expresses fears that malnourished children in Gaza will die during Gaza City military operation.
- When
- Since March, with increased concerns amid the military operation.
- Where
- Gaza City.
- Why
- Due to increased military operations and lack of food.
UNRWA
Israeli Government
Food Access
UNRWA
Warns of intentional starvation of children, a 'manufactured and fabricated famine.'
Israeli Government
Israel's military agency, COGAT, has stated they invest considerable efforts to ensure aid reaches Gaza.
- Organization
- UNRWA
- Main Issue
- Child Malnutrition
- Location
- Gaza City
- Increase in Malnutrition
- Six-fold since March
- Israeli Agency
- COGAT