"Scarcity and Struggle: The Perils of Parenthood in Gaza"

The war between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers has led to a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, causing severe shortages of baby formula and diapers. Parents are resorting to inadequate or unsafe alternatives, such as feeding infants solid foods, due to the lack of essential supplies. The situation is further exacerbated by skyrocketing prices, limited aid deliveries, and poor sanitary conditions, putting infants and young children at high risk of malnutrition and preventable death. The United Nations' children's agency UNICEF has highlighted the urgent need for more aid to address the colossal needs of children in Gaza.