Summary: This manuscript provides a timely, in-depth examination of the severe health and developmental impacts of prolonged violence on children in Gaza, a topic with critical humanitarian and public health implications. The paper highlights the urgent needs of vulnerable populations affected by the ongoing conflict by analyzing challenges such as health care access, malnutrition, psychological trauma, and disrupted education. It further emphasizes the resilience and adaptability required of healthcare providers and humanitarian organizations responding to these crises. This manuscript is essential for advancing the understanding of pediatric health in conflict zones and can inform strategies for mitigating the effects of war on children.
Rizek et al. (Sun,) studied this question.