Gaza battling a multitude of humanitarian problems - Vatican News
Emily Johnson ·
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Humanitarian agencies are working to prevent disease outbreaks in Gaza as severe overcrowding and deteriorating conditions worsen. UNICEF's James Elder calls the cease‑fire a cruel illusion, noting over 250 children killed since October 2025. Children are dying in homes and schools, and many survivors suffer severe psychological trauma. Meanwhile, water production has dropped to 40% of pre‑war levels, leaving 1.1 million children without reliable access. Aid agencies face shortages of essential supplies, and the World Food Programme urgently appeals for easier access through the only open crossing at Kerem Shalom.