Palestinian child dies in Gaza from severe malnutrition and other medical conditions

A child in Gaza has died due to the territory’s collapsing health system, which was unable to provide him with life-saving care, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

Hassan Barbakh, three years old, passed away on Tuesday after suffering from severe malnutrition, kidney leakage, an enlarged liver, and a dangerous rise in blood acidity.

His family had issued multiple urgent appeals to have him transferred abroad for treatment, but their requests went unanswered. Hassan's brother also died from similar medical complications and his father was also killed by Israeli strikes.

Hospitals in Gaza lack essential medicines and equipment, while Israel’s ongoing blockade continues to prevent urgent medical evacuations and the entry of critical supplies.