"How Children Starve" from Reuters

July 7, 2024

Today marks 9 months since the beginning of the most recent phase of the Israeli government’s occupation of and aggression against Palestinian people.

As of July 3, almost 38,000 Palestinians have been killed (since October 7), with over 30% of those being children. More than 87,000 injuries to Palestinians have been reported during these 9 months, as well. (Source: OCHA, here.)

LEARN. Read about the physiology of starvation in children in this illustrated article from Reuters, here.

Throughout the article, the authors cite statistics about famine that is tragically also occurring in other nations across the world. In the bottom third of the article, there is a table showing the proportion of populations facing famine. Among the population of the Gaza Strip, at least half are struggling to survive amidst what is officially known as “catastrophe” or “famine,” the most serious of the official phases of starvation.

NOTICE. What emotions do you feel about knowing there is even a need to publish such an article, not mention reading it? Now add to that the knowledge that the famine in Gaza is being caused entirely by the actions of the Israeli government. Do you feel anger, shame, outrage, hopelessness, or something else?

ACT. Give the most generous gift you can to the UNICEF State of Palestine appeal, here. And, call your elected officials to express your outrage at the genocidal campaign being waged against Palestine by the Israeli government. (If you do not know the best way to reach your elected officials, please send us an email and we will help you find the information you need so you can take action.)

SHARE. Forward this to at least 10 friends, family members, colleagues, and people you know in the community, to help them understand and be able to tell others about the famine facing the children in Gaza.

ASK. What else would you like to know about the ongoing genocide in Gaza? Please reply to this email (or, if you are reading this online, leave a comment below) to let us know.*

In solidarity for Palestinian liberation,

Kay Coughlin, on behalf of the Shades of Anger collective

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