epaselect epa12247632 Palestinian child Yazan Abu Foul, aged two, is cared for by his mother Naima, as he suffers from severe malnutrition due to the acute shortage of food caused by the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip and the closure of border crossings, in Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, 19 July 2025. Yazan lives in harsh environmental and health conditions, with his family lacking the basic necessities of life amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. According to medical sources, the child’s health continues to deteriorate due to the lack of proper nutrition and necessary medical care. Humanitarian organizations have warned of an imminent food catastrophe threatening the lives of thousands of children in the besieged Gaza Strip, this situation coming at a time when Gaza’s residents face severe food insecurity and a sharp decline in health services, amid ongoing restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid and essential supplies. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD Source: EPA / HAITHAM IMAD/EPA
