Babies Are Dying of Hunger in Gaza

 Babies Are Dying of Hunger in Gaza

Gaza is once again facing a tragedy that deeply wounds the conscience of humanity. Due to months of blockade, relentless bombardments, and the obstruction of humanitarian aid, babies and children in Gaza are dying from hunger. This is not only a humanitarian crisis — it is one of the greatest shames of our time.

No Access to Basic Needs

The healthcare system in Gaza has collapsed. Hospitals have either been destroyed or rendered nonfunctional by constant attacks. Access to basic necessities such as food, clean water, medicine, and baby formula is nearly impossible. Newborns, infants deprived of breast milk, and premature babies are on the brink of death. According to United Nations reports, hundreds of babies have already died due to malnutrition, and thousands more are fighting for their lives.

Silent Cries

These babies are innocent — they have committed no crime. They are dying silently before the eyes of the world. Neither the cameras capture their cries, nor does the global conscience respond adequately. This silence signals not only the death of these babies but also the death of humanity’s moral compass.

Responsibility of the International Community

How much longer will the international community remain silent in the face of this catastrophe? All international treaties on human rights, children’s rights, and war crimes are being blatantly violated. Yet, instead of action, we see only statements. What’s happening in Gaza is not just a regional issue; it is a tragedy for the entire human family.

Time to Awaken Our Conscience

This article is a call: Let us be the voice of the babies dying of hunger in Gaza. Let us not be complicit in silence. Let us demand the removal of barriers to humanitarian aid. We must remember — when a baby dies of hunger, it is not just the failure of a nation, but the shame of all humanity.

Assoc. Prof. IZZETULLAH ZEKI