Israeli bombardment targets Gaza as infant dies of starvation
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At least 32 Palestinians were killed in a 24-hour span as "Israel" continues its aggressive airstrikes and shelling across Gaza, with reports of civilian casualties and deaths due to malnutrition.
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Israeli tanks are seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern occupied Palestine, Sunday, May 4, 2025 (AP)
A number of Palestinian civilians were martyred on Monday in a series of Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardments targeting multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, as part of the ongoing Gaza aggression.
Local media reported that three martyrs were transported to the European Gaza Hospital after Israeli airstrikes struck the Ma'an area, south of Khan Younis in the southern part of the Strip.
Another civilian was killed in artillery shelling northeast of the town of al-Qarara in Khan Younis Governorate, while a young girl was martyred in similar shelling that targeted the Shujaiya neighborhood, east of Gaza City.
Khan Younis and Gaza City hit with intense bombardment
Five additional martyrs were reported following the targeting of the Abu Khater family home in the Maan area, east of Khan Younis. Meanwhile, Ahmad Raed Ahmad Abu Hweishil (22) succumbed to injuries sustained a day earlier during the bombing of his family's house in Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
According to Al Mayadeen's correspondent, an Israeli artillery shell fell near the Ashwaq building in eastern Shujaiya, wounding four civilians who were taken to the al-Ahli al-Arabi (Baptist) Hospital.
An Israeli airstrike on a home in the al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, also resulted in the martyrdom of two civilians and injuries to others.
Medical sources reported that the al-Sahaba Medical Complex in 5al-Daraj neighborhood, central Gaza City, was directly targeted, leading to multiple casualties. Further injuries were reported after an attack in the vicinity of al-Kawthar Tower on College of Ribat Street in western Gaza City.
Infant dies of malnutrition amid ongoing blockade
The occupation's artillery shelled the minaret of al-Qassam Mosque in Nuseirat camp, while "Israeli" aircraft opened fire on areas in western Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.
The humanitarian crisis continues to deepen in the besieged Gaza Strip. In a tragic incident, a four-month-old infant, Yusuf al-Najjar, was martyred due to severe malnutrition, a result of the extreme shortage of food and medicine caused by the ongoing blockade.
Medical and humanitarian organizations continue to warn of an impending catastrophe due to the worsening health crisis, including a critical lack of fuel, food, and medical supplies.
Not the first child killed by malnutrition
A four-month-old Palestinian infant, Jinan al-Sakafi, died on Saturday morning due to severe malnutrition at al-Rantisi Hospital in Gaza City, as the Israeli occupation continues its war and blockade on the Gaza Strip, an Al Mayadeen correspondent reported.
Medical officials at al-Rantisi Hospital confirmed that Jinan died as a result of prolonged malnutrition and the unavailability of baby formula and nutritional supplements, both of which have become scarce due to the siege imposed by the Israeli occupation.
Jinan's mother had spent the past three months pleading with international organizations to facilitate her daughter's transfer abroad for urgent treatment. Those pleas went unanswered, and Jinan was pronounced dead on Saturday.
Malnutrition, stunted growth
Since birth, Jinan has suffered from recurring dehydration and persistent diarrhea. She was unable to digest any available baby formula, leading to a dangerously slow growth rate. Born at 2.6 kilograms, she reached only 2.8 kilograms after four months, an increase of just 200 grams.
Her death is one of many reminders of the catastrophic humanitarian disaster facing Gaza's children under the Israeli siege and aggression.
Doctors at Al-Rantisi Children's Hospital reported receiving numerous cases each day involving children suffering from acute dehydration and malnutrition. The hospital explained that the nutrition crisis in Gaza stems from a lack of essential nutrients required for proper growth and immune function.
These deficiencies lead to developmental delays, weakened immunity, higher vulnerability to disease, and in severe cases, death.
