'We are witnessing a man-made crisis rapidly creating a generation of people with lifelong disabilities caused directly by prolonged malnutrition'

A BRITISH charity delivering lifesaving aid in Gaza has warned of the devastating and irreversible impact of starvation.

- By Giles Sheldrick

Humanity & Inclusion UK described the horrendous effect the crisis is having on children and newborns.

It called the situation a man-made humanitarian disaster that has now reached “catastrophic levels”.

George Graham, the charity’s executive director, said: “What we are witnessing is not only a man-made crisis but one that is rapidly creating a generation of people with lifelong disabilities, caused directly by prolonged malnutrition and a lack of access to essential aid.

“As starvation hits everyone in the Gaza Strip, it leaves a disproportionate impact on children and people with disabilities. Malnutrition is a leading cause of disability.

“We risk an entire generation being born with disabilities due to malnourished mothers.”

Calls by the UN to end the suffering of 2.1 million innocent Palestinians struggling to be fed have gone unheeded.

Despite the transportation of lifesaving aid including food, water, medical supplies and fuel, much of it remains stuck in warehouses, including inside Gaza itself.