‘Permanently damaged her’: Israel’s starvation of Gaza leaves children stunted

Middle East Eye·August 19, 2026Human Rights

‘Permanently damaged her’: Israel’s starvation of Gaza leaves children stunted In a small room in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood, six-year-old Amira Rashid lies on a mattress, too weak to move. Her hands are bruised and blue from the intravenous drips she has been receiving. Under normal circumstances, the Palestinian girl would be preparing to start her first year of school later this month.

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