Starving Gaza's Children: The Unseen Costs of Chronic Hunger Gaza's chronic hunger crisis has been festering for years, fueled by a toxic mix of Israeli blockade, Palestinian division, and international inaction.
Mervat Radwan, a 45 year old guardian to her three nephews, is an unlikely advocate for change. Her family's struggles are emblematic of the desperation that grips this coastal strip.
When community kitchens operate irregularly and humanitarian aid is unpredictable, families like hers rely on scraps to make ends meet.