Why it matters:
The suffering of Gaza’s children is not collateral damage; it results from policies that prioritize military dominance over human dignity. As aid trickles in, the world must confront the consequences of silence and complicity.
What she's saying:
Rachel Cummings, Save the Children's expert in Deir al-Balah, described the situation as “absolutely critical,” citing constant airstrikes, forced displacement, food shortages, and lack of clean water.
“Children in Gaza have endured unimaginable atrocities,” she said, adding that the psychological toll is as severe as the physical devastation.
Between the lines:
Gaza’s children are victims of a brutal siege and military aggression. "Collective trauma" is the direct result of Israeli systematic attacks on civilian infrastructure and the weaponization of humanitarian aid access.
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