Palestinian study finds nearly half of West Bank-Gaza children malnourished

Nearly half of all Palestinian children in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are suffering from chronic malnutrition due to Israeli curfews and blockades, according to a Palestinian survey.

Nearly half of all Palestinian children in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are suffering from chronic malnutrition due to Israeli curfews and blockades, according to a Palestinian survey.

The study found 45.5% of children aged 6 months to 5 years are suffering from chronic malnutrition.

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