Doctors in Gaza are sounding the alarm: newborns are at risk of starvation. With a critically low supply of infant formula, many infants are going without essential nourishment. Gaza’s pediatric wards have only days—sometimes less—of formula left, forcing staff to use general-purpose bottles meant for older babies.
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Many mothers are too undernourished to breastfeed, and some have tragically died, leaving infants vulnerable. The impact is severe: babies are being hospitalized with stunted growth or failing developmental milestones. One doctor described them as “skin and bones,” while another warned that malnutrition at this stage can cause irreversible brain damage—even if food becomes available later.
Babies under three are especially vulnerable. Doctors report that over 500,000 people in Gaza now face catastrophic hunger, with infants being the first victims. In some places, a can of formula can cost $50—10 times the normal price—on the black market.
Aid groups say Israel’s tight restrictions on humanitarian aid are causing the shortages. Though Israeli officials claim they’ve delivered over 1,400 tons of baby food, doctors—backed by independent reports—say the aid simply isn't reaching the children who need it. In one case, a physician revealed 10 cans of pre-term infant formula were confiscated at the border.
📢 What’s happening now?
Hospitals warn they might run out of formula in a week
Children are facing stunted growth, illness, and cognitive delays
Aid agencies plead for open borders, unhindered relief routes, and an end to the blockade
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