Children in Gaza have suffered “relentless mental harm” during five months of war – Save the Children – In the report, mental health and child protection experts working with Save the Children in Gaza said that without urgent action, starting with an immediate, definitive ceasefire and safe, unfettered humanitarian access, the war will inflict further lifelong detrimental mental harm, with rapidly shrinking opportunities to recover.

Lack of food and clean water is also creating a catastrophic hunger crisis, with nearly every child in Gaza at risk of famine.

At least 15 children have died of malnutrition and dehydration in northern Gaza, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.

With barely any health facilities functioning and families cut off from medical services, it is likely that the real figure is far higher – and all this is causing anxiety and stress in children and families to skyrocket, Save the Children said.

Even before October 7th, children in Gaza were living with exceptionally poor mental health due to cyclical escalations of violence, the impacts of the blockade including restrictions on freedom of movement and access to essential services, economic collapse, and separation from family and friends.

Aljazeera.