A mother has informed the BBC that her daughter, five-year-old Lamia Hijjeh, has lost nearly 9.5 kg due to the famine in Gaza City. Constant displacement caused by the war has further exacerbated their situation, leaving the family in extreme distress. Rida, Lamia's mother, reports that her daughter can no longer walk, showcasing the impact of the food crisis on young children. Recent assessments by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification raised the alarm, indicating that famine conditions now prevail in Gaza with the risk of further expansion to neighboring areas. Despite these claims, Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have rejected reports of starvation as false.
Starving in Gaza: A Mother's Heartbreaking Story
Starving in Gaza: A Mother's Heartbreaking Story
As famine grips Gaza City, a mother shares the tragic loss of her daughter's health during the conflict.
Rida Hijjeh's five-year-old daughter, Lamia, has lost almost half her body weight due to the famine in Gaza City as confirmed by recent reports. With her health in dire condition, Lamia struggles to walk, highlighting the grave emergencies facing families in the region amid ongoing conflict and food scarcity.
