12 Mar 2024

Some children in Gaza suffered psychological destruction

From Checkpoint, 4:45 pm on 12 March 2024

During 5 months of war, the children of Gaza have suffered relentless mental harm and in some cases complete psychological destruction according to Save the Children.

Israel has been bombarding the Palestinian territory since Hamas attacked Israel in October, killing about 1200 people and taking more than 200 others hostage.

The UN said currently pregnant women and new mothers in Gaza are struggling to keep themselves and their babies alive, amid a critical shortage of food water and medical care.

There are also fears of a full blown famine. It's estimated 8000 patients including 6000 trauma patients need to be medically evacuated from the territory.

Jacqui Southey from Save the Children speaks to Lisa Owen.