Children in the Gaza Strip face a challenge triple death threat to their lives, As cases increase, nutrition is deteriorating and fighting escalates into its 14th week, according to UNICEF.

In its statement, the agency warned that Thousands of boys and girls have died due to violencewhile the living conditions of the survivors continue to rapidly deteriorate.

“Children of Gaza They’re in a nightmare the situation is getting worse every day,” said Catherine Russell, UNICEF executive director. “All children and civilians must be protected from violence and have access to essential services and goods.”

According to the department, as of December 17, cases of diarrhea among boys and girls under five years of age increased from 4From 8,000 to 71,000 in just one week, which represents an alarming increase of 2000%. The health of children in the Gaza Strip is rapidly deteriorating, increasing the risk of child mortality.

Since the Integrated Staged Food Safety Classification warns of risk of famine in Gaza at the end of DecemberUNICEF notes an increase in the number of boys and girls who do not receive basic nutrition.

About 90% of children under two years of age consume two or fewer food groups, an increase of 80% in just two weeks, according to a survey released Dec. 26.

“The worsening situation gives rise to fears that acute malnutrition and mortality exceed famine thresholds,” UNICEF warned.

Of greatest concern is the nutrition of more than 155,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women, and more than 135,000 boys and girls under two years of age.

The conflict has Basic water, sanitation and health systems in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed, limiting treatment options for severe malnutrition. The lack of clean water and sanitation led to unsanitary conditions, increasing the risk of disease.