While international pressure mounts regarding the starvation in Gaza, the situation on the ground reveals a devastating reality. A significant health crisis is unfolding, with a dangerous virus causing paralytic illnesses rapidly spreading. The collapse of sanitation and sewage systems, due to Israeli attacks, has exacerbated the situation. Children are particularly vulnerable due to chronic malnutrition and lack of access to essential nutrients.
Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) cases have surged. Laboratory samples from Gaza, sent to Jordan and Israel, have confirmed the presence of enterovirus, which spreads through contaminated water and waste. The accumulation of sewage and polluted water in the streets of Khan Yunis is a common sight, fueling the spread of diseases.