Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens

Sahar Al-Bardini prepares breakfast for her three children in a tent at the Al-Zawaida camp in central Gaza. She watches them eat but is already worried about finding their next meal.The 35-year-old is the sole breadwinner for six-year-old Omar, four-year-old Sama and Mahmoud aged three since her husband was killed in Israeli shelling of northern Gaza three years ago.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gazalist 2 of 4Israel rejects Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace planlist 3 of 4Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Board of Peace plan for Gazalist 4 of 4Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts sayend of listLike many families in Gaza, they are struggling with soaring food prices, largely due to Israel’s long-running siege, with concerns that the population could be plunged into famine again.During last year’s famine, the whole family – Omar and Sama in particular – suffered from a lack of food and vital nutrients. Eggs and vegetables were difficult to find in markets and when available, almost impossible to afford.Even though the family can eat more regularly today, they still only have one meal a day. Omar and Sama’s bodi...