Thousands of children in Gaza malnourished

Thousands of children in Gaza malnourished
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Full screen mum with her children at a clinic for malnourished in Khan Younis in Gaza. The picture was taken in May. Photo: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP/TT

Over 5,000 children in Gaza were diagnosed with malnutrition in May, according to a new report from UNICEF, an increase of close to 50 percent compared to April.

Israel introduced March 2 a total blockade against the already hard -hit Gaza Strip, which meant that no supplies were admitted. Only eleven weeks later, the blockade was partially lifted.

UNICEF demands that Israel “immediately allow large -scale deliveries of life -saving help through all border crossings”.

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